Sullivan vows to honour Alaska race outcome, US judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit

What happened: Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan said he will accept the outcome of Alaska's Senate race, days after the US Department of Justice sued to decertify the results if he loses. A federal judge dismissed that lawsuit. Key numbers: Election day is November 3. Why it matters: Judge Gleason called the suit "infeasible" because ballots were already cast and commingled, and the government offered no workable plan to segregate them while preserving voter secrecy. Sullivan accused opponent Mary Peltola of cheating; she denied involvement and called it a distraction. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan said he will accept the outcome of Alaska's Senate race, days after the US Department of Justice sued to decertify the results if he loses. A federal judge dismissed that lawsuit.

Judge Gleason called the suit "infeasible" because ballots were already cast and commingled, and the government offered no workable plan to segregate them while preserving voter secrecy. Sullivan accused opponent Mary Peltola of cheating; she denied involvement and called it a distraction.