Politics
US judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit on Alaska Senate race as Sullivan vows to accept result
November 1, 2026 at 07:58 PM
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A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking to delay Alaska's Senate race certification, as Senator Dan Sullivan vowed to accept the results.
- Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit on Sunday, citing commingled ballots that made any segregation plan infeasible.
- Sullivan told CNN he would accept the election outcome, two days before the November 3 midterm vote.
- The New York Times reported Peltola's campaign recruited a same-named spoiler candidate in the Senate race.
- Peltola denied involvement, while Sullivan said she was lying about the scheme.


