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President Donald Trump took credit for the action amid growing concerns the US government could meddle in midterm races.
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Trump administration lawsuit over Alaska election ballot
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Current state
The Trump administration is suing to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that two Republicans named Dan Sullivan on the ballot could confuse voters; Attorney General Todd Blanche has defended the suit against criticism that it is aimed at blocking a possible Democratic victory.
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What changed
Attorney General Todd Blanche has publicly defended the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses, responding to criticism that the suit aims to block a Democratic victory.
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BBC News – World BBC
Trump administration sues to block certification of upcoming Alaska election
The justice department has filed a lawsuit arguing that the inclusion of two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters.
France 24
Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had instructed his administration to file a lawsuit to block the certification of the US Senate race in Alaska if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that voters would be confused because two Republicans on the ballot have similar names. The legal battle is ramping up questions over whether Trump will accept a potential midterms defeat.
Al Jazeera
Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska
President Donald Trump took credit for the action amid growing concerns the US government could meddle in midterm races.
