Trump administration renews bid to block Alaska election results

What happened: The US Department of Justice filed a revised lawsuit seeking to decertify Alaska's Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses narrowly, days before the November 3 midterm election. Key numbers: Election date November 3. Republicans hold 53 of 100 Senate seats. Why it matters: The suit raises concerns about election integrity and federal meddling, since the Constitution gives election administration to the states. Former DOJ official Justin Levitt questioned what federal authority the department has in the case.

The US Department of Justice filed a revised lawsuit seeking to decertify Alaska's Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses narrowly, days before the November 3 midterm election.

The suit raises concerns about election integrity and federal meddling, since the Constitution gives election administration to the states. Former DOJ official Justin Levitt questioned what federal authority the department has in the case.