Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking to Delay Alaska Senate Election Certification
A federal judge in Anchorage has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit that attempted to delay the certification of the Alaska Senate election. The litigation was initiated following allegations that having two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot—one being the Republican incumbent—could cause significant voter confusion. Judge Sharon Gleason ruled that the federal government failed to establish legal standing to file the civil complaint. The decision serves as a victory for Democratic nominee Mary Peltola and state election officials, who had petitioned for the dismissal. The lawsuit was reportedly ordered by President Donald Trump, who alleged that Democrats recruited a second candidate with the same name to mislead voters.