Voters to decide Alaska Senate race roiled in final days by litigation, allegations of dirty tricks

Alaska's bitterly fought U.S. Senate race took a tumultuous turn less than two weeks before Election Day, with allegations of partisan tricks to recruit a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent, investigations and an effort backed by President Donald Trump to delay certification if two-term Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.

Voters to decide Alaska Senate race roiled in final days by litigation, allegations of dirty tricks

TL;DR

  • Alaska's U.S. Senate race is experiencing significant turmoil less than two weeks before Election Day.
  • Allegations of partisan "tricks" have surfaced regarding the recruitment of a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent.
  • Investigations are underway concerning these allegations.
  • An effort, backed by President Donald Trump, aims to delay vote certification if incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan loses.