Judge dismisses Justice Department suit over Alaska Senate ballots

U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to have Alaska segregate ballots and delay certifying its Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses. She ruled the federal government lacks standing, that segregating ballots would threaten voter secrecy, and that it was too late for such changes. The Justice Department filed a notice of appeal. Sullivan faces Democrat Mary Peltola.