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Alaska Senate certification lawsuit

The U.S. Justice Department has sued to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that votes cast for an independent candidate also named Dan Sullivan should have counted for the senator. The lawsuit claims voter confusion between the two Dan Sullivans could influence the outcome in favor of Democratic nominee Mary Peltola.

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DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses

The U.S. Justice Department has sued to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that votes cast for an independent candidate also named Dan Sullivan should have counted for the senator. The lawsuit claims voter confusion between the two Dan Sullivans could influence the outcome in favor of Democratic nominee Mary Peltola.

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