Justice Department escalates Alaska Senate lawsuit over dueling Sullivan candidacies

Summary

The Justice Department has escalated its lawsuit over dueling Sullivan candidacies in Alaska's Senate race, according to CNBC. The election could determine which party holds a Senate majority, and Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola. Hindustan Times, citing a New York Times report, says members of Peltola's campaign discussed recruiting a candidate named Dan J. Sullivan, who shares the incumbent's name. It also reports that Trump called for prosecution, saying Peltola ‘should suffer’.

Timeline

1. CNBC

   30 Oct 2026, 04:29 UTCSource ↗

   CNBC reports that the Justice Department has escalated its lawsuit over dueling Sullivan candidacies in Alaska's Senate race, which could determine the Senate majority, where GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a strong challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola.

2. Hindustan Times

   30 Oct 2026, 12:09 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that the New York Times reported members of Mary Peltola's campaign discussed recruiting a candidate named Dan J. Sullivan, and that Trump called for prosecution, saying Peltola ‘should suffer’.