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washingtonpost.com [$] — November 8, 2026 at 04:01 PM UTC

Donald Trump is claiming victory in Alaska's Senate race for Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, despite Democrat Mary Peltola leading by about 600 votes with roughly three-quarters counted. Trump cited votes for similarly named candidates as adding to Sullivan's total. Trump argued on social media that votes for Dan J. Sullivan Jr. and Gerald Heikes should be added to the senator's tally, calling the race "OVER." Alaska law, however, only transfers ballots to the next ranked candidate when one is eliminated, not combining totals. The Justice Department's lawsuit to block certification was dismissed, with an appeal pending. The final result may take weeks, with another batch of votes expected Tuesday. Republicans claim the similar name confused voters, potentially aiding Peltola unfairly.

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