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Legal expert on DOJ lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate election if Republican loses

CBS News23 October 2026, 23:47 UTCUnited States of America

President Trump's Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska's Senate race if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. It argues the presence of another GOP candidate, named Daniel J. Sullivan, could create confusion for voters and benefit Democrats. CBS news legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it all down.

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