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A federal judge has fast-tracked new motions to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit concerning Sullivan's second candidacy in the Alaska Senate race, CNBC Top News reported on October 30, 2026. The winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans keep their majority in the U.S. Senate or whether Democrats take control of the chamber. The sources do not describe the legal arguments in the motions or set out a timetable for a ruling. They also give no market reaction to the court action.