Federal judge rejects Trump administration attempt to pause Alaska’s US Senate election

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: November 1, 2026

Words: 1,123

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to block the state of Alaska from declaring a winner in the state’s U.S. Senate election.

In a 20-page order issued Sunday morning, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason said the federal government failed to explain how it has the authority to bring its lawsuit.

“Therefore, this court lacks jurisdiction and the …

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