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'Serious stuff': Expert alarmed as DOJ takes a swipe at Alaska's elections

An elections expert sounded the alarm Sunday as President Donald Trump's Justice Department sought to preemptively block the certification of Alaska's midterm elections. Last week, the Trump DOJ sued Alaska in federal court, claiming that voters could be confused by the fact that there are two Dan Sullivans on the ballot. It added that the state should…

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Raw Story· Oct 26, 2:12 AM'Serious stuff': Expert alarmed as DOJ takes a swipe at Alaska's elections

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