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Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race
Anchorage Daily News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump directed his administration to file a lawsuit aimed at blocking certification of the Alaska Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, citing concerns over a second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan potentially siphoning votes.
- The Department of Justice lawsuit demands that Alaska not certify a win by Democrat Mary Peltola if Daniel J. Sullivan remains on the ballot, arguing this candidacy undermines election integrity.
- Alaska’s courts have previously rejected efforts to remove the second Sullivan from the ballot, and the state's ranked choice voting system allows voters to rank both candidates.
- Legal experts suggest the lawsuit is unlikely to succeed due to constitutional provisions granting states control over elections and the statute limiting DOJ’s authority to enjoin certification.
- The move reflects broader concerns about potential prolonged legal battles over election certification, with Democrats accusing Trump of attempting to overturn the will of voters as seen in previous elections.
