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Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification

CNBC24 October 2026, 19:57 UTCUnited States of America

Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska.

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