Alaska's Two Dan Sullivans Controversy Just Got More Complicated
Summary
A New York Times report says Democratic operatives were allegedly involved in recruiting Daniel J. Sullivan, a candidate with a name similar to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, for Alaska’s 2026 Senate race. The report says Mary Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee denied involvement; the Justice Department has sued Alaska over Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy.Key Facts
- Senator Dan Sullivan is running against former Representative Mary Peltola in a closely watched 2026 Senate race.
- Alaska’s system advances the four leading primary candidates to the general election, where voters rank candidates if no one wins a majority.
- The general-election ballot is set to include Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola, Gerald Heikes and Daniel J. Sullivan.
- The New York Times reported that Democratic operatives allegedly compiled a list of Alaskans named Dan Sullivan in 2025 and that Daniel J. Sullivan later filed candidacy paperwork in May 2026.
- The Times cited interviews, text messages and documents prepared for a potential lawsuit.
- Peltola’s campaign lawyers and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee aides were alleged to have been involved, but both denied involvement.
- Republicans unsuccessfully sought to remove Daniel J. Sullivan from the ballot, alleging his candidacy could confuse voters.
- The Justice Department has sued Alaska over Daniel J. Sullivan’s candidacy.
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