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In the Alaska Senate race, Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, with the outcome still undecided. President Donald Trump has claimed that Dan Sullivan has already won the race, suggesting that votes for other candidates with the same name should be reassigned to him. However, this has no basis in state election law. The state's ranked-choice voting system will determine the final result by November 18. The race has attracted national attention and could result in legal challenges.
The Alaska Senate race remains unresolved, with Democrat Mary Peltola ahead of Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. President Trump has called for the votes of other candidates named Dan Sullivan to be reassigned to the incumbent, citing voter confusion. Legal experts argue this has no basis in state election law. The state's ranked-choice voting system will finalize the result on November 18, potentially leading to legal disputes.
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