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Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit in Alaska Senate Race

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A federal judge on Sunday dismissed the Trump administration's effort to preemptively block the certification of Alaska's Senate election results.

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“I’m going to accept the election results,” Sullivan said on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday when asked how he would proceed if Peltola wins on Tuesday.

5 of 13 outletsfirst reported 1 Novwording from Washington Examiner

According to a recent New York Times investigation, aides from Peltola’s campaign recruited another man who shared Sullivan’s name to join the race in a ploy to peel away votes from the Republican incumbent.

6 of 13 outletsfirst reported 1 Novwording from The Guardian

The scathing filing from the state’s attorney general’s office comes as U.S. District Court Judge Sharon L.

4 of 13 outletsfirst reported 31 Octwording from Toronto Star

Peltola’s campaign has denied involvement in Dan J Sullivan Jr’s bid for the Senate.

4 of 13 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from Al Jazeera

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NBC News1 Nov

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration aimed at separating ballots cast for Dan J. Sullivan from those intended for incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race. The lawsuit argued voter confusion might cost Sen. Sullivan his seat if the other candidate wins. However, Judge Sharon Gleason ruled against this measure, citing concerns about maintaining voters' right to a secret…

Federal judge dismisses Trump attempt to interfere in Alaska Senate race →4 articles from NBC News on this story
Washington Examiner1 Nov

A federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit on Sunday aimed at delaying certification of Alaska's Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses. The DOJ sought this delay due to alleged voter confusion caused by Democratic-backed efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares a similar name, to run as an independent candidate against Sullivan. Judge Sharon Gleason…

Judge dismisses DOJ bid to delay Alaska Senate results if Republican loses →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
The Independent2 Nov

A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to prevent certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate election if incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The case, filed less than two weeks before voting began, alleged voter confusion over another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan could impact votes intended for the senator. Judge Sharon Gleason ruled the requested investigation into how ballots were cast was…

Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s two Dan Sullivans on the Senate ballot →3 articles from The Independent on this story
Al Jazeera1 Nov

Dan Sullivan, Republican incumbent in Alaska's US Senate race, has vowed to accept the election results despite allegations of voter interference and a dismissed DOJ lawsuit seeking to decertify the vote if he loses. The lawsuit was filed after reports surfaced that Democratic challenger Mary Peltola’s campaign may have helped recruit a spoiler candidate named Dan J Sullivan Jr. However, Judge Sharon Gleason…

Sullivan vows to honour Alaska race outcome, US judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
New York Post1 Nov

The Department of Justice lawsuit against Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy in Alaska's Senate race was dismissed by a federal judge, who ruled that it would be impossible to determine if votes intended for him were actually meant for incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan without violating voter privacy. The case was filed just before early voting began and sought an investigation into whether voters mistakenly cast ballots for…

DOJ suit tossed as feds fought certification of Alaska Senate race over ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan scandal →2 articles from New York Post on this story
The Straits Times30 Oct

Donald Trump's administration is intensifying legal challenges against states as the midterm elections approach on November 3, according to a report from Reuters published on October 30. The Justice Department filed an amended lawsuit in Alaska seeking to block certification of results if Republicans lose narrowly due to alleged interference by Democratic operatives. In California, the DOJ is issuing subpoenas as…

Trump escalates legal challenges against states as Election Day nears →
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Toronto Star31 Oct

Alaska’s attorney general’s office has urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Trump's direction, which seeks to prevent the certification of a potential Democratic win in Alaska's Senate race. The lawsuit, criticized by election law experts and filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, claims voter confusion due to a duplicate name on ballots could affect results favoring Republican Senator Dan…

Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible' →
The Guardian1 Nov

Republican Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska stated on CNN that he would accept the election results regardless of its outcome, despite allegations from a New York Times investigation suggesting his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola’s campaign was involved in ballot-stacking tactics. During the interview, Sullivan also criticized Peltola for allegedly lying to Alaskan voters about her knowledge of these actions and…

Republican senator Dan Sullivan says he will accept Alaska election results →
NPR1 Nov

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit initiated by the Trump administration aimed at blocking Alaska's Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. This unusual legal move was based on concerns about potential confusion with another candidate named Daniel Sullivan Jr., who ran unaffiliated with any party and whose inclusion on the ballot had previously been upheld by the Alaska Supreme Court…

Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses →
CBS News1 Nov

Federal Judge Sharon L. Gleason dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan lost. The Justice Department argued that another candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, on the ballot could confuse voters and benefit Democratic challenger Mary Peltola; however, Judge Gleason ruled the department lacked legal…

Judge tosses lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska Senate race →
Reason1 Nov

Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against Alaska’s certification of Senate election results. The suit argued that voter confusion could occur due to two candidates with similar names, but Judge Gleason ruled that the federal government lacked standing and failed to meet the "redressability" requirement for the requested remedy. She emphasized that altering election rules so…

Federal Court Rejects Trump Lawsuit Seeking to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Election Results →
Daily Mail1 Nov

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration and the Justice Department aimed at preventing Alaska from certifying Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The lawsuit argued that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan entered the race as a "frivolous" spoiler, but Judge Sharon Gleason ruled that the government lacked…

Massive blow for Trump as judge throws out his bid to block Alaska Senate results if Dan Sullivan loses →
Fox News1 Nov

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election due to voter confusion caused by two candidates with similar names: Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and challenger Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., known as "Decoy Dan." The DOJ plans to appeal this decision, arguing that Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed their case on procedural grounds without addressing the…

DOJ set to appeal ruling in Alaska Senate race dispute over ‘Decoy Dan’ →

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Gleason set a deadline of Saturday for arguments over whether she should dismiss the lawsuit without even a hearing.

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Alaska attorneys say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots is 'disturbing and impossible' The Independent

DOJ suit tossed as feds fought certification of Alaska Senate race over ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan scandal New York Post

How it changed

  1. 30 Oct

    Peltola’s campaign has denied involvement in Dan J Sullivan Jr’s bid for the Senate.

    4 outlets · Al Jazeera
  2. 31 Oct

    The scathing filing from the state’s attorney general’s office comes as U.S. District Court Judge Sharon L.

    4 outlets · Toronto Star
  3. 1 Nov

    A federal judge on Sunday dismissed the Trump administration's effort to preemptively block the certification of Alaska's Senate election results.

    6 outlets · Daily Mail
  4. 2 Nov

    The governor, a Republican, has directed an inquiry into the matter and raised the possibility of withholding certification if Peltola wins.

    2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 22 articles

Where to start Trump team's lawsuit to block Alaska Senate race certification dismissed by judge The Independent

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  • 2 Nov Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s two Dan Sullivans on the Senate ballotA federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to prevent certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate election if incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The case, filed less than two weeks before voting began, alleged voter confusion over another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan could impact votes intended for the senator. Judge Sharon Gleason ruled the requested investigation into how ballots were cast was…The Independent
  • 2 Nov Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit in Alaska Senate race
    NBC News
  • 1 Nov DOJ set to appeal ruling in Alaska Senate race dispute over ‘Decoy Dan’A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election due to voter confusion caused by two candidates with similar names: Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and challenger Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., known as "Decoy Dan." The DOJ plans to appeal this decision, arguing that Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed their case on procedural grounds without addressing the…Fox News
  • 1 Nov Massive blow for Trump as judge throws out his bid to block Alaska Senate results if Dan Sullivan losesA federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration and the Justice Department aimed at preventing Alaska from certifying Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The lawsuit argued that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan entered the race as a "frivolous" spoiler, but Judge Sharon Gleason ruled that the government lacked…Daily Mail
  • 1 Nov Federal Court Rejects Trump Lawsuit Seeking to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Election ResultsJudge Sharon Gleason dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against Alaska’s certification of Senate election results. The suit argued that voter confusion could occur due to two candidates with similar names, but Judge Gleason ruled that the federal government lacked standing and failed to meet the "redressability" requirement for the requested remedy. She emphasized that altering election rules so…Reason
  • 1 Nov DOJ suit tossed as feds fought certification of Alaska Senate race over ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan scandalThe Department of Justice lawsuit against Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy in Alaska's Senate race was dismissed by a federal judge, who ruled that it would be impossible to determine if votes intended for him were actually meant for incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan without violating voter privacy. The case was filed just before early voting began and sought an investigation into whether voters mistakenly cast ballots for…New York Post
  • 1 Nov Federal judge dismisses Trump attempt to interfere in Alaska Senate raceA federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration aimed at separating ballots cast for Dan J. Sullivan from those intended for incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race. The lawsuit argued voter confusion might cost Sen. Sullivan his seat if the other candidate wins. However, Judge Sharon Gleason ruled against this measure, citing concerns about maintaining voters' right to a secret…NBC News
  • 1 Nov Judge dismisses DOJ bid to delay Alaska Senate results if Republican losesA federal judge dismissed a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit on Sunday aimed at delaying certification of Alaska's Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses. The DOJ sought this delay due to alleged voter confusion caused by Democratic-backed efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares a similar name, to run as an independent candidate against Sullivan. Judge Sharon Gleason…Washington Examiner
  • 1 Nov Judge tosses lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska Senate raceFederal Judge Sharon L. Gleason dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan lost. The Justice Department argued that another candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, on the ballot could confuse voters and benefit Democratic challenger Mary Peltola; however, Judge Gleason ruled the department lacked legal…CBS News
  • 1 Nov Sullivan vows to honour Alaska race outcome, US judge dismisses DOJ lawsuitDan Sullivan, Republican incumbent in Alaska's US Senate race, has vowed to accept the election results despite allegations of voter interference and a dismissed DOJ lawsuit seeking to decertify the vote if he loses. The lawsuit was filed after reports surfaced that Democratic challenger Mary Peltola’s campaign may have helped recruit a spoiler candidate named Dan J Sullivan Jr. However, Judge Sharon Gleason…Al Jazeera
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  • 1 Nov Trump team's lawsuit to block Alaska Senate race certification dismissed by judgeA federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department to halt certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate election due to concerns about voter confusion over two candidates with similar names, Dan Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan. The case was filed shortly before early voting began but was deemed infeasible because many voters had already cast their ballots. Republican Senator Dan Sullivan claims his…The Independent
  • 1 Nov Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent losesA federal judge dismissed a lawsuit initiated by the Trump administration aimed at blocking Alaska's Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. This unusual legal move was based on concerns about potential confusion with another candidate named Daniel Sullivan Jr., who ran unaffiliated with any party and whose inclusion on the ballot had previously been upheld by the Alaska Supreme Court…NPR
  • 1 Nov Republican senator Dan Sullivan says he will accept Alaska election resultsRepublican Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska stated on CNN that he would accept the election results regardless of its outcome, despite allegations from a New York Times investigation suggesting his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola’s campaign was involved in ballot-stacking tactics. During the interview, Sullivan also criticized Peltola for allegedly lying to Alaskan voters about her knowledge of these actions and…The Guardian
  • 1 Nov Sen. Dan Sullivan vows to accept Alaska election results if defeatedSen. Dan Sullivan pledged to accept the results of Alaska's Senate election, whether he wins or loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. During an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, Sullivan said he would respect the outcome if Peltola emerges victorious on election day.Washington Examiner
  • 1 Nov Alaska attorneys say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots is 'disturbing and impossible'Alaska's Republican-led government urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Alaska’s certification of a possible Democratic victory in the U.S. Senate race. The state argues that separating ballots as requested would be both “disturbing and impossible” due to voter privacy concerns. Election law experts widely criticize the DOJ's demand, which seeks to delay certification…The Independent
  • 1 Nov Alaska officials ask judge to deny Trump administration’s ‘impossible’ demand to set aside Senate ballotsAlaska officials have asked a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging the certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The filing argues that the relief demanded by the Trump administration is inappropriate and impossible due to voter privacy laws, and criticizes the Justice Department for suggesting “ballot…NBC News
  • 31 Oct Attorneys for Alaska say ‘meritless’ Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots ‘not even possible’Alaska’s attorney general's office has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Trump’s direction that aims to prevent certification of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s victory in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. The state argues the lawsuit is “meritless” and claims there is no basis for it. This filing follows criticism from election law experts who contend that voter confusion over ballot names…Washington Examiner
  • 31 Oct Trump ask to set aside ‘Decoy Dan’ Alaska Senate ballots ‘not even possible’: attorneysPresident Donald Trump directed a lawsuit against Alaska's Senate race, aiming to prevent the certification of a potential Democratic victory by Mary Peltola. The lawsuit, criticized by experts and dismissed as meritless by Alaska’s attorney general, demands separating ballots that might have been mistakenly cast for a second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan rather than incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. On…New York Post
  • 31 Oct Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'Alaska’s attorney general’s office has urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Trump's direction, which seeks to prevent the certification of a potential Democratic win in Alaska's Senate race. The lawsuit, criticized by election law experts and filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, claims voter confusion due to a duplicate name on ballots could affect results favoring Republican Senator Dan…Toronto Star
  • 30 Oct Justice Department requests separating Alaska ballots that rank Dan J. Sullivan in Senate raceThe Justice Department under the Trump administration is seeking an order from a federal judge to separate ballots that rank Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan in Alaska's election before Monday. This request comes as part of their investigation into whether voters were confused when ranking candidates due to recent media reports about Peltola’s campaign potentially recruiting Sullivan, which has been denied by…NBC News
  • 30 Oct Trump escalates legal challenges against states as Election Day nearsDonald Trump's administration is intensifying legal challenges against states as the midterm elections approach on November 3, according to a report from Reuters published on October 30. The Justice Department filed an amended lawsuit in Alaska seeking to block certification of results if Republicans lose narrowly due to alleged interference by Democratic operatives. In California, the DOJ is issuing subpoenas as…The Straits Times
  • 30 Oct Trump administration renews bid to block Alaska election resultsThe US Department of Justice filed an amended lawsuit on Thursday to challenge Alaska's Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The complaint alleges that Democrats helped recruit a third candidate named Dan J Sullivan Jr to confuse voters and potentially draw votes away from Sullivan. This action, which includes 40 subpoenas for documents, is part of…Al Jazeera

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