Only one Dan Sullivan can run in Alaska's primary election, official says
Summary
Alaska's election official ruled that only one Dan Sullivan can run in the state's Senate primary election, declaring retired teacher Dan J Sullivan ineligible. The official said his candidacy seemed designed to confuse voters, while the incumbent Senator Dan S Sullivan and his campaign accused Democrats of using the tactic to gain an advantage.Key Facts
- Alaska allows only one candidate named Dan Sullivan to run in the Senate primary.
- Retired teacher Dan J Sullivan was declared ineligible to appear on the primary ballot.
- The election director said Dan J Sullivan’s candidacy appeared to be meant to mislead voters.
- Dan J Sullivan has never registered to vote under that name or been a Republican before.
- Senator Dan S Sullivan accused Democrats of recruiting Dan J Sullivan to rig the election.
- Democrats and Dan J Sullivan deny any coordination with the Democratic campaign.
- Alaska’s Lieutenant Governor launched an investigation into Dan J Sullivan’s candidacy.
- Dan J Sullivan says he is running seriously because he wants change and opposes some of Senator Sullivan’s actions.
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