Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
Summary
An Alaska election official ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan, a Senate candidate with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, cannot appear on the primary ballot. The official said Daniel J. Sullivan entered the race to confuse voters, not as a genuine candidate.Key Facts
- Daniel J. Sullivan tried to run against Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race.
- The elections director said Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy was meant to mislead voters.
- Daniel J. Sullivan attempted to file as "Dan Sullivan" and use the same middle initial as the senator.
- Their campaign websites look very similar, suggesting a deliberate attempt to copy.
- Senator Dan Sullivan accused Democrats of trying to rig the election using this tactic.
- The lieutenant governor started an investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy.
- Daniel J. Sullivan has 30 days to appeal the decision to be removed from the ballot.
- Alaska’s Senate race is seen as competitive but challenging for Democrats in a state President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
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