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DOJ sues Alaska over two Dan Sullivans on the Senate ballot
The Justice Department asks a judge to bar Alaska from certifying its Senate result, even though the state's Supreme Court already let both Dan Sullivans stay on the ballot.
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Conversation: “What legal experts say about the Trump administration’s attempts to make a federal case out of state elections”, with reporting from Washington Examiner, CNBC, Al Jazeera and Washington Sun.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 4:33 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: DC, DOJ, Alaska Senate, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump steps up attacks on El-Sayed as Michigan Senate race nears end (October 27).
The real story
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- The ConversationWhat legal experts say about the Trump administration’s attempts to make a federal case out of state elections
- Washington ExaminerFederal judge blocks further changes to DC golf course
- CNBCAlaska Senate: Peltola seeks quick dismissal of DOJ election lawsuit before midterm October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
- Al JazeeraDan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska? October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- Washington SunIn Scathing Ruling, Judge Extends Ban on Tree Cutting at Trump’s Golf Project - The Washington Sun facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Justice Department is suing Alaska over its Senate race, and it wants a judge to bar certification if Senator Dan Sullivan loses by a margin that could be due to voters mistakenly backing Daniel J.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSullivan, according to CNBC.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo two accounts have the same name, and the government is asking for a refund on the confusion.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAlaska's Supreme Court already said both can stay on the ballot.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA federal judge fast-tracked it Monday night, and experts tell NBC it likely won't hold up. Voters just want to know which Dan to pick.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAlaska's court already ruled on the ballot, so the only one who didn't get a verified badge is the voter.
The story so far
- Violent crime down 25 percent in 2025, DOJ report says · New York Post
- Comey charged a third time; Anthropic sued over Elvis · NBC News
- Court blocks DOJ bid over California mail ballots · The Guardian
- Record early voting; Alaska suit; Kane wins Ballon d'Or · ABC News
- Perry documentary, Cheesecake jab, Alaska Senate suit · New York Post
- Trump steps up attacks on El-Sayed as Michigan Senate race nears end · The Hill
- DOJ sues Alaska over two Dan Sullivans on the Senate ballot (this story)
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