Trump Admin. Sues to Block Alaska Senate Certification If Sen. Dan Sullivan Loses
Updated on: October 23, 2026 / 10:42 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is suing to block the certification of the Alaska Senate election if Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Mary Peltola.
- The lawsuit is based on the presence of another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan on the ballot.
- The Justice Department alleges Daniel J. Sullivan deliberately tried to confuse voters.
- The administration argues this candidacy violates the National Voter Registration Act.
- President Trump supports the administration's legal action.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski believes the lawsuit should not have been filed.