The administration also asked for votes cast for Dan J. Sullivan to be set aside, claiming voters may have confused him with the Republican senator, Dan Sullivan
A federal judge yesterday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to stop Alaska from officially confirming its election results.
The administration also asked for votes cast for Dan J. Sullivan to be set aside, claiming voters may have confused him with the Republican senator, Dan Sullivan.
The administration claimed the similar names could mislead voters and affect the election outcome, potentially benefiting Democrat Mary Peltola.
However, District Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed the lawsuit and ruled that separating those ballots could violate voters’ right to cast secret ballots. The Justice Department immediately challenged the ruling and said it would appeal.