# Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 3)

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [January 29, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157 "2026-01-29T18:21:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/3681 "2026-10-23T18:58:41Z")

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> [@Polls only: No discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7039):
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> How likely do you think that the results of the mid-term elections lead to a crisis wherein elected national senators/reps are refused their proper seatings in January. [poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7039)

Anyone want to change their vote on this one?

> Donald Trump said he ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska’s [US Senate](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-senate) results if the Republican incumbent on the ballot does not win.

> **[Trump says he ordered DoJ to file lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results...](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/trump-doj-lawsuit-alaska-senate-dan-sullivan)**
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> Trump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan Sullivan

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