From the Left · Read · November 1, 2026
Nov 1 · U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason in Alaska dismisses the Justice Department's suit to block certification of the Senate race if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses
CBS News: Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska Senate race
Grade A (100/100). Article: Gleason's standing ruling, the DOJ statement, the amended suit, Peltola's campaign denial and Sullivan on CNN
A: No problems found.
Splits: Article: Gleason's standing ruling, the DOJ statement, the amended suit, Peltola's campaign denial and Sullivan on CNN
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