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Alaska judge denies Mary Peltola's request for rejected absentee ballot list

An Alaska judge denied former Rep. Mary Peltola's request for a list of rejected absentee ballots, citing the Division of Elections' resource constraints. This ruling is significant as it limits Peltola's...

The Hill · 2 days ago · 2 min read

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Michigan and Alaska races define U.S. Senate control ahead of January

The close contests in Michigan and Alaska are now the focal points of a national fight for control of the U.S. Senate, with both races hanging on razor‑thin margins that could determine whether Democrats or...

NBC News · 11 days ago · 2 min read

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Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit, allows Alaska Senate results certification

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration aimed at preventing Alaska from certifying the 2022 Senate race results for Lisa Murkowski, citing lack of standing and premature claims. This...

NBC News · 12 days ago · 1 min read

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Mary Peltola denies ballot-stacking allegations amid federal investigation

Mary Peltola, the Alaska Democratic Senate candidate, denied involvement in alleged ballot-stacking schemes linked to her campaign during a rally, while a federal investigation continues. The outcome of this...

The Hill · 13 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Justice Department defends Alaska election certification after Sullivan's narrow victory

The Justice Department is defending a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, where Democrat Mary Sullivan narrowly defeated Republican James Kelley, citing alleged voting...

Law & Crime · 13 days ago · 2 min read

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DOJ requests separation of ballots ranking Dan J. Sullivan in Alaska Senate race

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a request in federal court to separate ballots in the upcoming Alaska Senate race that rank former Governor Dan J.

NBC News · 14 days ago · 3 min read

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Alaska Senate race sees spoiler candidate claims; Hegseth fires Army general

Alaska's Senate race is facing allegations that a third-party candidate could act as a spoiler, potentially benefiting Democrat Patricia Torres Ray against incumbent Republican Lisa Murkowski. Concurrently...

NPR News · 14 days ago · 2 min read

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Democrats aim to flip Senate seats in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Texas

Democrats are targeting Senate races in traditionally Republican states like Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas, which are now viewed as competitive due to shifting political dynamics. With a net gain of...

NPR Politics · 15 days ago · 2 min read