Politics
Justice Department renews push to block Alaska Senate results over same-name spoiler dispute
October 30, 2026 at 08:27 AM
The Justice Department has renewed its bid to block Alaska's Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, citing alleged Democratic recruitment of a same-name spoiler.
- The Department of Justice filed an amended lawsuit to halt certification of Alaska's Senate race if Sullivan loses, issuing 40 subpoenas in the revised complaint.
- Peltola's campaign denied involvement in recruiting retired teacher Dan J Sullivan Jr to run as a spoiler candidate.
- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a criminal investigation into the alleged scheme.
- Trump called for the criminal prosecution of Peltola and the "FAKE Dan Sullivan," saying she should suffer legal and political consequences.