Trump's DOJ sues to block Alaska election certification
Trump's Justice Department sued to block Alaska's election certification if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses narrowly.
The lawsuit targets another Republican, Dan J. Sullivan Jr. The DOJ says he is running to mislead supporters of Senator Sullivan into voting for him. Trump told reporters he ordered this action himself.
The race between Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola is close enough to decide US Senate control. Election law experts say the lawsuit has no legal merit.
They say it appears designed for publicity, not for a genuine legal argument.
- November 3 midterm elections
- Election date
- Federal court in Anchorage
- Court location
Why it mattersThis signals the Trump administration's willingness to use federal courts to challenge election results they view as unfavorable. This tactic could have major effects on election integrity.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though it signals a potential global trend toward executive interference in electoral certification processes.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
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