Alaska Senate: Peltola seeks quick dismissal of DOJ election lawsuit before midterm
The winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.
According to CNBC, the winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.
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