With Dan J. Sullivan currently at 1.7%, an increase by Peltola similar to past elections may not be enough to prevent efforts by Republicans to keep her from taking office.

Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola urged patience among supporters as results began coming.

With more than 98% of precincts reporting, Democrat Mary Peltola held a slight lead over incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.

Sen. Dan Sullivan is looking to win a third term. Mary Peltola, a former U.S. representative, has raised record amounts of money to challenge him.

On Thursday night, the Republican governor of Alaska refused to commit to certifying the outcome in the Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins. Which means that if she does triumph, refusing to seat Peltola could well become a cause célèbre on the right—one that Donald Trump requires Republicans to commit to under…