Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska

Just over a week before the US midterm elections, the Justice Department sued to delay certification of the closely contested Alaska Senate race. It argues that independent candidate Daniel J Sullivan could confuse voters intending to support incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The department asked a federal judge to postpone certification while it investigates whether votes for Daniel J Sullivan were meant for the senator. The lawsuit has heightened concerns among Democrats and voting rights groups that the Trump administration may interfere in upcoming races.