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Trump Sues to Block Alaska and Limit California Ballots

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Several 2026 midterm races face recounts and legal challenges, leaving seating to Congress.
Congress has constitutional authority to judge elections, making it vulnerable to partisan tactics that could delay seating.
A UCLA law professor recorded 756 election-litigation cases, a 14.3% rise since 2019-2020.
President Donald Trump sued to stop Alaska certifying the Senate result and to limit California counting 20,000 mail-in ballots.

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Several 2026 midterm races face recounts and legal challenges, leaving seating to Congress.
Congress has constitutional authority to judge elections, making it vulnerable to partisan tactics that could delay seating.
A UCLA law professor recorded 756 election-litigation cases, a 14.3% rise since 2019-2020.
President Donald Trump sued to stop Alaska certifying the Senate result and to limit California counting 20,000 mail-in ballots.