Trump escalates Alaska Senate race attack as midterms near

· Politics · United States

President Donald Trump called for Democrat Mary Peltola to be banned from Alaska's Senate race after a report that her allies secretly recruited candidates, including one with a similar name to Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, to join the contest. The Justice Department wants a judge to temporarily block certification of the Alaska Senate election if Sullivan loses due to voter confusion. The controversy could shift a race within the margin of error, as both parties fight for Congress in the final days before the November 3 midterms.

Why it matters：An obscure Alaska race has become a test of how far disputes over ballot confusion can go in a polarized US election season.

Key points

  • Trump wants Peltola banned from the race.
  • The DOJ seeks to block certification if Sullivan loses.
  • The midterms are set for November 3.

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