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Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate certification

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Justice Department filed lawsuit Oct 23 2026 in Anchorage federal court to block Alaska Senate certification because two Dan Sullivan candidates.
U.S. President Donald Trump held rallies in several states in October 2026 to boost Republican turnout before the November 3 midterms.
Supreme Court’s April 2024 decision weakened a Voting Rights Act provision, helping Republicans shape favorable congressional maps for the 2026 midterms.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder invalidated Section 4(b)’s coverage formula by a 5-to-4 vote, ending preclearance for 23 states and 50 jurisdictions covering about 13 % of voters. Since then, states as Alabama, Texas and North Carolina have enacted voter-ID laws and closed 1,000 polling places, widening the racial turnout gap; the 2026 DOJ lawsuit to block Senate certification reflects that legacy.

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Story summary

Justice Department filed lawsuit Oct 23 2026 in Anchorage federal court to block Alaska Senate certification because two Dan Sullivan candidates.
U.S. President Donald Trump held rallies in several states in October 2026 to boost Republican turnout before the November 3 midterms.
Supreme Court’s April 2024 decision weakened a Voting Rights Act provision, helping Republicans shape favorable congressional maps for the 2026 midterms.

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