一名联邦法官已同意加快审理司法部针对阿拉斯加参议院选举认证程序提起的诉讼，确保案件在选举日之前推进，而不是拖到新一年。
A federal judge has agreed to fast-track the Justice Department's lawsuit challenging the certification process for Alaska's Senate race, ensuring the case moves forward before Election Day rather than dragging into the new year.
民主党候选人玛丽·佩尔托拉正寻求将诉讼完全驳回，其律师主张司法部的诉求缺乏法律依据，相当于对该州选举程序的不当干预。双方已多次在日程安排上发生冲突。
Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed entirely, with her lawyers arguing the Justice Department's claims lack legal grounding and amount to unwarranted interference in the state's election process. The two sides have clashed repeatedly over scheduling.
阿拉斯加参议院席位的结果可能决定共和党还是民主党在下届国会中占据多数。沙利文法官加快审理的决定意味着裁决现在很可能在选民前往投票站之前作出，这给本已胶着的选情增添了新的不确定性。政治分析人士表示，此案可能在最后一刻重塑参议院的权力平衡。
The outcome of Alaska's Senate seat could determine whether Republicans or Democrats hold the majority in the next Congress. Judge Sullivan's decision to expedite proceedings means a ruling is now likely before voters head to the polls, adding fresh uncertainty to an already close race. Political analysts say the case could reshape the Senate balance at the last minute.