Trump administration renews bid to block Alaska election results
Summary
The Justice Department filed an amended lawsuit seeking to stop Alaska from certifying its U.S. Senate election results if Republican Dan Sullivan loses. The case follows allegations that Democratic challenger Mary Peltola’s campaign helped recruit a second candidate named Dan J. Sullivan to split votes, which her campaign denies.Key Facts
- The revised complaint was filed days before the November 3 midterm election.
- The Justice Department issued 40 subpoenas and document-preservation requests, Reuters reported.
- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a criminal investigation into the allegations.
- Alaska’s Supreme Court ruled in June that Dan J. Sullivan Jr. could run in the election.
- Alaska election officials have taken steps to distinguish the two candidates with the same name.
- The article says recruiting a candidate to divide an opponent’s vote is generally considered legal and has been used by both parties in Alaska.
- Republicans hold 53 of the U.S. Senate’s 100 seats, and the election could determine control of the chamber.
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