Peltola campaign sues Alaska over rejected absentee ballot records

Mary Peltola's campaign sued Alaska election officials Friday, demanding immediate access to records on absentee ballots rejected in Tuesday's vote, as she trails Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan by roughly 600 votes. The lawsuit, filed against the Alaska Division of Elections, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, and Director of Elections Carol Beecher, seeks records identifying rejected ballots and reasons for rejection. The campaign argues prompt access is critical to monitor proper counting and alleged improper rejections, with ballots accepted until November 18. State officials maintain the records are confidential, saying preliminary information isn't subject to release under Alaska law and could delay ballot processing. The outcome may affect Democrats' Senate majority, with Alaska and Mississippi races still undecided.