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Legal battles escalate over Alaska Senate race
Lawsuits and court rulings are intensifying the fight over the certification of the Alaska Senate election results.
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The flow in 3 points
- Peltola sued to stop blocking of certification
- Judge expedited the DOJ legal challenge
- DOJ intensified action in the Senate race
What happened, in order
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Where it began
Peltola files suit
Mary Peltola and a voting rights group sued to stop President Trump from blocking the state's certification of a Democratic Senate victory.
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Judge fast tracks case
A judge expedited the Department of Justice's legal challenge, while Peltola sought dismissal of the case before Election Day.
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DOJ escalates action
The Department of Justice intensified legal action in the race between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola, which could determine the Senate majority.
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How they connect
Peltola first filed lawsuits to block certification efforts, followed by a judge fast-tracking the DOJ's challenge. The DOJ then escalated its legal action in the ongoing contest.
What to watch
- Election Day
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