The Justice Department has filed suit against Alaska election officials, seeking to block the results of November’s U.S. Senate election from being certified unless incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan wins — a controversial move President Donald Trump claimed credit for.

In papers filed in federal court, attorneys for the DOJ argued the presence of Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. on the ballot could mislead supporters of the sitting senator, Daniel S. Sullivan.

“For example, some supporters of Senator Sullivan likely will inadvertently vote for Daniel J. Sullivan,” the filing says.

“To guard against this danger, it is vital that Defendants not certify any election result that may be impacted by voter confusion ,” the suit says.

The Trump administration is seeking a court order blocking the results from being certified “if: (1) Senator Sullivan does not win the election; and (2) had all votes cast for Daniel J.…