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Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over Alaska Senate race
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to block certification of Alaska's Senate election results.
In brief
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to block certification of Alaska's Senate election results. A federal judge on Sunday rejected the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding officials not certify Alaska's Senate race results if the incumbent senator loses. Originally reported by NBC News.
Trump administration sues over Alaska Senate race
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit demanding that Alaska officials not certify the Senate race results if the incumbent senator loses.
Federal judge rejects the lawsuit
A federal judge on Sunday rejected the Trump administration's lawsuit in the Alaska Senate race, dismissing the case entirely.
Election can proceed to certification
With the lawsuit dismissed, Alaska officials can now proceed with certifying the Senate election results without legal obstruction from the Trump administration.
What it means
A federal judge on Sunday rejected the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding officials not certify Alaska's Senate race results if the incumbent senator loses.
