Attorney General Todd Blanche says Trump not trying to overturn Alaska Senate results
Blanche defended the Justice Department’s suit to stop certification of Alaska’s Senate race, saying the president wants no overturn of the vote.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that President Donald Trump is not attempting to overturn Alaska’s Senate election results, even as the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeks to block certification if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses.
What happened
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit in Alaska federal court on Thursday, arguing that the presence of another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan could confuse voters under the state’s ranked‑choice system. The filing seeks a court order to stop certification of the election unless Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan wins. Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward signed the filing, and President Trump urged the department to act, saying he was “the one that said do it.”
What the reports add
New Indian Express reported that Blanche described the legal challenge as “a necessary step to avoid confusing voters” and emphasized the administration’s wish for a resolution that works. The Los Angeles Times added that election experts view the suit as another attempt by the Trump administration to influence the Nov. 3 midterms, and noted criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans.
What was said
Blanche told CNN, “We wish that we didn’t have to do this. We hope for a resolution that works,” and reiterated that Trump “is not trying to overturn state election results in any way, shape or form.” The Los Angeles Times quoted the same remarks and added that Trump said on Friday, “I was the one that said do it.”
How it came about
The lawsuit follows a series of Trump‑related moves in Alaska. On Oct. 13, Felo News reported Trump’s rally in Wasilla to boost Sullivan’s campaign. The department’s filing on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 detailed the legal argument about voter confusion. Earlier coverage also noted Trump’s broader midterm messaging in other states, highlighting the administration’s focus on the upcoming Nov. 3 elections.
For more background on the rally, see Trump heads to Alaska to rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan. The filing itself was covered in Felo’s DOJ files suit to stop Alaska Senate certification and Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate certification.
Key facts
- Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ lawsuit to block Alaska Senate certification. (newindianexpress.com)
- The lawsuit argues that a second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan could confuse voters. (latimes.com)
- President Trump said he was “the one that said do it” regarding the lawsuit. (latimes.com)
- Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward signed the filing. (latimes.com)
Timeline
- 2026-10-13 — Trump rallies for Dan Sullivan in Wasilla, Alaska.
- 2026-10-23 — Justice Department files lawsuit in Alaska federal court.
- 2026-10-24 — DOJ filing details released; Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward signs.
- 2026-10-25 — Todd Blanche tells CNN Trump isn’t trying to overturn Alaska results.
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com
- [2] latimes.com
