Alaska Senate: Peltola seeks quick dismissal of DOJ election lawsuit before midterm
The winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.
TL;DR
- Mary Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee want a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration dismissed before Election Day.
- The lawsuit could block the certification of the Alaska Senate election results.
- The DOJ suit questions potential voter confusion between incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and candidate Daniel J. Sullivan, suggesting the latter is running to benefit Peltola.
- Peltola's campaign argues the lawsuit is baseless and a politically motivated attempt to challenge a potential victory.
- Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a vehicle accident, leading to the rescheduling of some campaign events.