The battle for control of the United States Senate has taken an unexpected turn, and President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is now stepping into a high-stakes election dispute in Alaska.
With Republicans fighting to protect their Senate majority, a controversial candidacy involving two men with nearly identical names has sparked a federal lawsuit that could have major consequences for one of November’s most important races.
At the center of the controversy is Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is facing a competitive reelection challenge from former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
