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“Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race”
“Attorneys for Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Senate Democrats filed a motion Friday urging a federal judge to drop the Trump administration’s lawsuit that seeks to block the results of the upcoming election if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses.”
Democrats seek dismissal of DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race
Key points
- Alaska Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and DSCC urge judge to drop DOJ lawsuit.
- DOJ seeks to block certification if Dan S. Sullivan loses the election.
- Plaintiffs call DOJ filing an unprecedented pre-emptive strike on elections.
- Trump criticized Dan J. Sullivan Jr. ballot placement amid ranked-choice voting concerns.
- Court has not set a hearing; early voting has begun ahead of Election Day.
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