Trump Admin. Sues to Block Alaska Senate Certification If Sen. Dan Sullivan Loses

Updated on: October 23, 2026 / 10:42 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump Admin. Sues to Block Alaska Senate Certification If Sen. Dan Sullivan Loses

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.