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Trump says he ordered DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race certification
The Justice Department filed a suit arguing that two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot could confuse voters in favor of Democratic nominee Mary Peltola, and seeking to block certification if the Republican loses. Trump said of the lawsuit, 'I'm the one that said do it.' Al Jazeera reported concerns the administration may be seeking to influence midterm races.
Why it matters
The case could affect control of the US Senate after the November 3 midterm elections.
Background
Republican Dan Sullivan holds an Alaska Senate seat; Mary Peltola is a former Democratic congresswoman. US midterms are due in less than two weeks.
The story so far
- Trump says he ordered DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race certification
- US sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican loses
- Justice Department probes Alaska Senate race over two Dan Sullivans
- Trump administration presses probe into second 'Dan Sullivan' on Alaska ballot
- US midterms Tuesday; Democrats favored for House
- Michigan Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Senate race
- Michigan Senate race tests Trump's Congress
- Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate
- US Senate advances energy permitting bill
Sources
- CNBC ↗Oct 23, 3:06 PM ET
- The Guardian ↗Oct 23, 2:51 PM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 23, 1:57 PM ET
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