What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race

President Trump has instructed the Justice Department to intervene in Alaska's Senate race, as polling indicates Republicans may lose a seat. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Democrats face an unexpectedly competitive open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Despite national headwinds favoring Democrats due to high gas prices and President Trump's record-low approval rating, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan holds only a slim lead, suggesting the national blue wave might miss this specific contest.