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Justice Department Challenges Alaska’s Certified Senate Election Result

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. senators prepare for a Senate floor fight over Alaska’s race if President Donald Trump urges objections.
Democratic senators see Majority Leader John Thune unlikely to reject a certified Alaska result.
The Justice Department sued to block Alaska’s certification if Dan Sullivan loses, citing ballot confusion with Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Republican senators could object to seating Mary Peltola, prompting negotiations between John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

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U.S. senators prepare for a Senate floor fight over Alaska’s race if President Donald Trump urges objections.
Democratic senators see Majority Leader John Thune unlikely to reject a certified Alaska result.
The Justice Department sued to block Alaska’s certification if Dan Sullivan loses, citing ballot confusion with Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Republican senators could object to seating Mary Peltola, prompting negotiations between John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.