Judge dismisses Alaska Senate election lawsuit; DOJ vows appeal

What happened: A judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit over the Alaska Senate election. Democratic nominee Mary Peltola faces two candidates named Dan Sullivan, one of whom is the Republican incumbent. Why it matters: The dismissal removes the lawsuit from the Alaska Senate race, where Peltola faces two candidates sharing the name Dan Sullivan, including the Republican incumbent. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

A judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit over the Alaska Senate election. Democratic nominee Mary Peltola faces two candidates named Dan Sullivan, one of whom is the Republican incumbent.

The dismissal removes the lawsuit from the Alaska Senate race, where Peltola faces two candidates sharing the name Dan Sullivan, including the Republican incumbent.