“DOJ faces ‘heavy lift’ in Alaska election appeal as separate criminal probe continues”

Key points

• DOJ appeals a federal judge's dismissal of its Alaska Senate election lawsuit.
• Judge Gleason ruled the government lacked standing and could not remedy voter confusion.
• Voting ends Tuesday, complicating prospects for immediate relief from appeal.
• Experts say even a reversal may not change election results or halt final counting.
• Analysts suggest DOJ aims to set a record for potential post-election proceedings.