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Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious

Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious
New York Times Friday 23 October 2026, 23:22 UTC By Charlie Savage 1 min read
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Senator Dan Sullivan with Mary Peltola, his Democratic challenger, during a debate in Kodiak, Alaska, last month.

Senator Dan Sullivan with Mary Peltola, his Democratic challenger, during a debate in Kodiak, Alaska, last month. [Image text:] LASKA POLLOCI SASTIE PROUD
the Justice Dept (ORG) Alaska Election Challenge (ORG) Dan Sullivan (PERSON) Mary Peltola (PERSON) Democratic (ORG) Kodiak (LOCATION) Alaska (LOCATION)
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