Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit seeking to block Alaska Senate result

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A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that sought to preemptively stop Alaska election officials from certifying the state's US Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses by a small margin. Incumbent Sullivan said he would accept the results after what he called an "unprecedented intervention" by Trump's Justice Department; the DOJ vowed to appeal. The case stirred alarm over whether Republicans might contest losses in Tuesday's midterms. The race has drawn attention because a second candidate also named Dan Sullivan is on the ballot.

Why it matters：The ruling tests whether courts will restrain efforts to challenge election results ahead of a closely watched vote.

Key points

  • DOJ said it will appeal the dismissal
  • Sullivan pledged to honour the outcome
  • A second candidate is also named Dan Sullivan

Sources (original reporting)

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