Trump team sues to block Alaska election certification over identical names on ballot

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to preemptively block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if the Republican incumbent loses while another candidate with the same name is on the ballot.

Trump team sues to block Alaska election certification over identical names on ballot

TL;DR

  • Trump administration files lawsuit regarding Alaska Senate race.
  • Lawsuit seeks to block certification of election results.
  • Action is preemptive and contingent on incumbent losing.
  • Issue arises from another candidate having the same name as the incumbent.