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As of late Tuesday, the Alaska Senate race between Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola remains undecided, with Sullivan leading by 2,470 votes. The race has been complicated by the presence of a third candidate, independent Daniel J. Sullivan, who has been accused of being a 'sham' candidate. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit to block certification if the incumbent loses, pending an investigation into potential voter confusion, but it was dismissed by a federal judge. The final results are expected to be certified by November 25. The outcome of the race will help determine the balance of power in the Senate.
The race has drawn national attention, with President Donald Trump and other top Republicans rallying for Sullivan. Trump has claimed that the second Dan Sullivan is a 'fake' candidate and has called for the Justice Department to sue to block certification if the incumbent loses. The controversy has led to a criminal investigation by the Justice Department, though the targets and potential crimes under investigation have not been disclosed.
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