Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
Summary
Two candidates named Dan Sullivan advanced in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race after the primary election. The incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump, and challenger Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher with no party listed, will both appear on the general election ballot along with Democrat Mary Peltola.Key Facts
- The primary election in Alaska was held on August 18.
- Both Dan S. Sullivan (incumbent Republican senator) and Dan J. Sullivan (challenger) moved to the general election.
- Dan J. Sullivan sued to appear on the ballot after state officials questioned his candidacy.
- The Alaska Supreme Court allowed Dan J. Sullivan on the ballot, listing him as Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. without a party.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Senator Dan Sullivan for reelection and criticized the other Dan Sullivan’s campaign.
- The general election uses ranked choice voting, where voters rank candidates by preference.
- Democrat Mary Peltola also advanced to the general election alongside the two Sullivans.
- Other races in Alaska’s primary included the U.S. House and governor contests.
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