Second Dan Sullivan eligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, judge rules
Summary
A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, who shares the same name and Republican party as Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, can appear on the August primary ballot. The state election officials had tried to disqualify him, saying his run was not serious and meant to confuse voters, but the judge found no legal basis for that decision.Key Facts
- Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, Alaska, filed to challenge incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in the Republican primary.
- Alaska’s Division of Elections tried to keep the challenger off the ballot, claiming his candidacy was not made in good faith.
- Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews ruled this claim was not supported by Alaska law or the Constitution and allowed the challenger on the ballot.
- The state plans to appeal this decision to the Alaska Supreme Court before the August 18 primary.
- The primary allows the top four candidates, regardless of party, to advance to a ranked-choice general election.
- Senator Dan Sullivan and his allies argue that the challenger’s presence could confuse voters and benefit his main opponent, Democrat Mary Peltola.
- Peltola and the challenger deny any coordination or intention to mislead voters.
- Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom opened an investigation into the challenger’s candidacy.
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