# Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska vote count as bizarre battle of dueling Dan Sullivans threatens GOP majority

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-doj-sues-to-block-alaska-vote-count-as-bizarre-battle-of-dueling-dan-sullivans-threatens-gop-majority/
- Published: 2026-10-23T19:56:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T20:09:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/us-politics/article-16234147/Trump-DOJ-Alaska-vote-count.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Culture, Elections, Government, Offbeat, Politics, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Trump confirmed he ordered the Justice Department’s lawsuit.
- The case seeks limits on certification if Dan Sullivan loses narrowly.
- A poll puts Mary Peltola ahead by 51 per cent to 49 per cent.

## Summary

Donald Trump said he personally directed the Justice Department to sue Alaska over its Senate election, seeking to prevent certification in certain circumstances if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The unprecedented pre-election intervention centres on a second candidate with a nearly identical name and could affect a close contest that may help determine control of the Senate.

The department alleges Daniel J. Sullivan Jr’s candidacy could confuse voters and reduce support for the senator, but the retired teacher denies working with Democrats or trying to mislead voters. Alaska’s courts have allowed him to remain on the ballot, where the incumbent is identified as a Republican senator; a poll conducted 8–16 October put Democrat Mary Peltola ahead 51 per cent to 49 per cent. The lawsuit does not halt voting or invalidate ballots, and a judge would need to grant the requested relief.

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