Democrats Seek Alaska Lawsuit Dismissal

Democrats and Mary PeltolaMary PeltolaAmerican politician (born 1973)’s campaign asked a federal judge to dismiss the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to conditionally block certification of Alaska’s Senate election. The department sued Alaska election officials over a race between Republican incumbent Dan S. SullivanDan SullivanUnited States Senator from Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., whose similar name is central to the dispute. Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, and state courts previously allowed Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. to remain on a ballot that identifies the incumbent as a Republican and incumbent. The Justice Department says voters could be confused, while Trump said he directed the suit. Daniel J. Sullivan denies being recruited to spoil the race, and Democrats deny involvement. The election is scheduled for November 3, and whether the court will rule before then remains unresolved.