Trump administration sues over Alaska Senate race
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit over the Alaska Senate race, which PBS NewsHour and Al Jazeera describe as an effort to block a possible Democratic win.
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit connected to the Alaska Senate race. PBS NewsHour and Al Jazeera both describe it as an attempt to block a possible Democratic win there.
PBS NewsHour reports the filing has raised concerns about a long fight between the federal government and states over election certification.
Al Jazeera reports the suit raises concerns that the administration may be trying to interfere in some midterm races this cycle.
The reports available do not say which court the suit was filed in, what legal claims it makes, or how the administration or Alaska officials have responded.
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- PBS NewsHourTrump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate raceFri, Oct 23, 11:14 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraTrump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in AlaskaFri, Oct 23, 1:57 PM EDT
- France 24Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate raceSat, Oct 24, 7:40 AM EDT
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