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Attorney General Defends Alaska Election Lawsuit
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit over Alaska Senate election confusion.
In brief
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit over Alaska Senate election confusion. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says DOJ lawsuit aims to prevent voter confusion in Alaska Senate race between Dan S. Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Attorney General Defends Lawsuit
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate election on Saturday.
Alaska Senate Race Confusion
The race features two candidates with identical names: incumbent Dan S. Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
DOJ Claims Voter Confusion
The DOJ alleges Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.’s candidacy was intended to mislead voters and reduce votes for incumbent Senator Sullivan.
Murkowski Opposes Lawsuit
Senator Lisa Murkowski said the DOJ should never have filed the lawsuit as Alaskans already have clear ballot distinctions.
Trump Endorsed Lawsuit
President Trump told DOJ to bring the lawsuit and called Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.’s candidacy a scam.
Election Law Experts Question Case
Election law experts say the DOJ lawsuit lacks legal basis and is frivolous.
Alaska Senate Race Details
Alaska uses ranked-choice voting with four candidates competing for Senate control.
The bottom line
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says DOJ lawsuit aims to prevent voter confusion in Alaska Senate race between Dan S. Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
