Trump says he ordered DOJ suit to block Alaska Senate race certification if Republican loses
There are two Dan Sullivans on the ballot in the Senate race in Alaska. The DOJ says that fact could help Democratic nominee Mary Peltola defeat both of them.
TL;DR
- The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from certifying its U.S. Senate election results if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.
- The lawsuit cites potential voter confusion caused by another candidate on the ballot named Daniel J. Sullivan.
- President Donald Trump stated he ordered the Department of Justice to file the lawsuit, expressing concerns about election interference.
- The DOJ alleges Daniel J. Sullivan's candidacy is intended to reduce votes for Senator Sullivan and benefit Democratic nominee Mary Peltola.
- Alaska's Senate race is considered a close contest, with ranked-choice voting in use for the general election.