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Trump directs DOJ to block Alaska Senate election certification if Republican loses

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The DOJ filed a lawsuit in Alaska federal court to potentially block certification of the Senate election if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. The suit argues that the presence of a third candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, could confuse voters and distort the election results.

President Trump said he personally ordered the lawsuit, claiming the second Sullivan is a 'fake' trying to help Democrats. The DOJ claims the candidacy is 'frivolous' and could undermine federal government integrity. The lawsuit seeks a delay in certification until an investigation into the votes for the second Sullivan is conducted.

The Trump administration's actions follow a pattern of asserting influence over state elections, including efforts to restrict mail voting and obtain private voting data. Legal experts say the DOJ's involvement is unprecedented and raises concerns about federal interference in state electoral processes.

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  1. roll-call — DOJ sues to prevent Sullivan loss in Alaska ·
  2. pbs-newshour — Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses ·
  3. the-hill — Trump on Alaska election lawsuit: ‘I’m the one who said do it’ ·

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