Midterms brief: DOJ appeals Alaska Senate ruling

The 2026 midterms in 4 stories, written by Bullerish from published reporting. Every story links to the articles it comes from.

1. Justice Department appeals Alaska Senate ruling to the Ninth Circuit
Hours after Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed its suit over certifying Alaska's Senate race, the Justice Department appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, two days before the election.
Sources: Bloomberg Law · Election Law Blog · CNBC
2. Haley Stevens' chief of staff and other aides resign after endorsement
Chief of staff Justin German said he and many of Rep. Haley Stevens' staff resigned Sunday after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate in Michigan. Stevens says El-Sayed told her she was not welcome in his campaign.
Sources: Washington Examiner · The Daily Beast
3. Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after a stroke
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy had a stroke Saturday after feeling numbness in his arm and was moved to Johns Hopkins. His chief of staff says he is awake and alert and his office expects a full recovery.
Sources: CBS News · ABC News
4. Silver Bulletin forecast gives Democrats about 95% chance at the House
Nate Silver's FLIPR model, updated Sunday, gives Democrats about a 95% chance of winning the House with an average net gain of 25 seats. It describes the Senate as more competitive, with a Democratic edge.
Sources: Silver Bulletin

Reporting in this brief: Bloomberg Law, Election Law Blog, CNBC, Washington Examiner, The Daily Beast, CBS News, ABC News, Silver Bulletin.

1. Justice Department appeals Alaska Senate ruling to the Ninth Circuit