Judge appears skeptical of DOJ's legal maneuvering in Alaska lawsuit
Summary
A federal judge in Alaska questioned the Justice Department’s timing and legal strategy in its effort to block certification of the state’s November 2026 Senate election under certain circumstances. The lawsuit concerns the possibility that votes for candidate Daniel J. Sullivan could affect the outcome for incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, who has the same last name.Key Facts
- Judge Sharon Gleason noted that the Justice Department filed its lawsuit on October 22, after Alaskans had begun voting.
- The lawsuit seeks to prevent certification if Dan S. Sullivan loses and reallocating votes cast for Daniel J. Sullivan would have made the incumbent win under Alaska’s ranked-choice process.
- President Donald Trump said he directed the Justice Department to file the lawsuit.
- Republicans allege Daniel J. Sullivan is running a sham campaign to confuse voters and draw support from the incumbent.
- The Alaska Supreme Court directed the state Division of Elections to include Daniel J. Sullivan on the ballot nearly four months before the federal lawsuit.
- Gleason said she planned to rule by Wednesday at 5 p.m. local time on requests from outside parties to join the case.
- The judge had not said whether she would hold a hearing.
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