This week: The U.S. Department of Justice filed an unusual lawsuit against the state of Alaska seeking to block certification of its U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses. And in California, a rare emergency court hearing raises concerns that White House is setting stage to challenge midterm election results.
This newsletter will still be here after Election Day to guide you through all of the post-election processes and potential litigation. Be sure to join Votebeat on Nov. 10 for our post-election breakdown with two leading election attorneys.
Trump administration asks appeals court to set aside ballots and investigate the citizenship of as many as 20,000 voters in ongoing California election
Unusual request to set aside up to 20,000 ballots in California and investigate voters’ citizenship raises concerns White House could challenge close midterm election results if Democrats win.
Trump orders lawsuit to block U.S. Senate results in Alaska if Republican incumbent loses
The unusual lawsuit cites voter confusion and seeks to require an investigation if anyone but Sen. Dan Sullivan wins U.S. Senate seat that could cost Republicans control of the upper house.
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After lawsuit, Maricopa County reinstates 25 voters mistakenly flagged in citizenship check
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap for not reinstating 25 voters falsely flagged as noncitizens by the SAVE tool.
The 2026 midterms will also decide who runs elections in 29 states
The 2026 midterms will decide who runs the 2028 presidential election in states like Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas.
