Two Sullivans on the ballot. Court rejects Trump administration's request

Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed a complaint from the Justice Department regarding the Alaska Senate election, stating it was impractical due to voting secrecy. The complaint sought to delay election results if Senator Sullivan lost, questioning the intent of voters for independent candidate Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. Gleason emphasized that election organization is under state authority. Meanwhile, allegations surfaced about Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's team recruiting candidates to siphon votes from Sullivan. Trump accused Peltola of election fraud, while her campaign denied involvement in such tactics. The Alaska Senate race is crucial for party majority, with a unique ranked-choice voting system in place.