Trump Releases Statement On Alaska Senate Race
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President Donald Trump called for all votes cast for the “Fake Dan Sullivan” to be transferred to the real Dan Sullivan, arguing that the move would give Sullivan the victory and bring the election to an immediate close.
“There is no other fair solution!” Trump declared, insisting that the disputed vote totals should be awarded to Sullivan.
The vote totals for the Fake Dan Sullivan, plus the other “slug” that the Dems put on the Ballot, should be immediately given to the REAL Dan Sullivan, and the Election is over – He easily wins. There is no other fair solution! President DJT
If neither candidate in the race gets the majority, then the ranked-choice tabulation will be taking place on November 18th.
The other candidate Trump referenced is Daniel J. Sullivan, and his inclusion has for some time fueled concerns that it could confuse voters in the competitive race.
The Alaska Senate race has yet to be called, as the state continues to count remaining mail-in ballots. Democrat Mary Peltola holds a small lead with nearly 80% of the vote in, but if neither candidate receives a majority of the vote, a ranked-choice tabulation will take place on Nov. 18.
Last month, DOJ filed a lawsuit seeking to block Alaska election officials from certifying the results if the Republican incumbent Sullivan lost to Peltola. That lawsuit was dismissed earlier this week, though the Justice Department appealed.
