Center · Read · October 23, 2026
Oct 23 · Justice Department sues to block Alaska's Senate certification over the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot
Forbes: Trump Asks Alaska To Block Democrat Mary Peltola If She Wins—First Challenge To Midterms Results
Grade F (58/100). Forbes quotes the DOJ lawsuit, gives the primary results, notes Peltola's and the other Sullivan's campaigns had not yet responded, and sets out what could follow
F: Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): 'The lawsuit marks the Trump administration's first formal effort to challenge election results in the midterms, which election experts have feared would happen' (the outlet's own analysis)
- Relies on an unnamed source or a number with no source (minus 18 points): 'Recent polling in Alaska indicates Peltola has a narrow lead in the race' (no poll named)
Splits: Forbes quotes the DOJ lawsuit, gives the primary results, notes Peltola's and the other Sullivan's campaigns had not yet responded, and sets out what could follow
Same story: CBS News, Washington Examiner
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