Alaska Senate race remains too close to call as candidates urge patience
A narrow margin and ranked-choice tabulation could keep the race unsettled for weeks, while federal investigators examine allegations tied to a second Sullivan.
- The U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola remains too close to call as officials prepare ranked-choice tabulation scheduled for November 18.
- Allegations that the Peltola campaign recruited Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, to run as a 'spoiler' candidate sparked criminal investigations and lawsuits, reviving suspicions he aimed to confuse voters.
- Alaska's remote geography and 15-day mail-in ballot deadline create a slow count, exacerbated by ranked-choice voting redistribution if no candidate secures more than 50% of first-choice votes.
- Governor Mike Dunleavy launched an investigation into recruitment claims, warning Thursday that if the probe finds 'wrongdoing,' certification could be 'stopped or changed.'
- State officials expect to certify results by November 25, though legal experts warn that narrow margins and ongoing federal probes could trigger protracted litigation.
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Three hotly contested statewide races headed to ranked-choice count
Updated unofficial results shows three closely watched races in Alaska are likely headed to ranked-choice tabulation on Nov. 18 as no one candidate has more than 50% of the votes. In the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Mary Peltola has a narrow lead of just 626 votes over incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Also in […]
Alaska Senate Race Too Close to Call as Spoilers Draw Over 8,400 Votes
Alaska won't begin its ranked-choice tabulation until November 18, potentially leaving the Senate race undecided for weeks. The post Alaska Senate Race Too Close to Call as Spoilers Draw Over 8,400 Votes first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
What’s next for Alaska’s unusual Senate race
The outcome of the US Senate race in Alaska was unclear on Wednesday, one day after Democrats scored a sweeping victory in the US midterm elections that delivered them control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. With an unusual voting system and a legal challenge by the Trump administration, it could be weeks until a result is known in Alaska.
What’s next for Alaska’s unusual US Senate race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The outcome of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska was unclear on Wednesday, one day after Democrats scored a sweeping victory in the U.S. midterm elections that delivered them control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. With an unusual voting system and a legal challenge by the Trump administration, it could be weeks until a result is known in Alaska.
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