Justice Department Moves to Isolate Alaska Senate Ballots
The US Justice Department is seeking to separate ballots that rank Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race through a lawsuit. Federal authorities are also investigating possible voter confusion and the conduct of some candidates. The move adds to tensions over ballot handling before the November 3 midterm elections.
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Context: The US Senate election in Alaska is one of many contests in the November 3 midterms, when voters choose the House and a third of the Senate. Dan Sullivan is a Republican senator seeking to keep his seat.
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