Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'

What happened: Alaska attorneys called the Justice Department's demand to set aside Senate ballots "meritless" and said it is "not even possible." The DOJ asked the judge to separate ballots showing votes for the second Dan Sullivan. Why it matters: The DOJ request adds to the case a claim that voters may have been fooled into wasting votes for a spoiler candidate, which Alaska's attorneys are contesting. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Alaska attorneys called the Justice Department's demand to set aside Senate ballots "meritless" and said it is "not even possible." The DOJ asked the judge to separate ballots showing votes for the second Dan Sullivan.

The DOJ request adds to the case a claim that voters may have been fooled into wasting votes for a spoiler candidate, which Alaska's attorneys are contesting.