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Dem Operatives Put Copycat Sullivan on Alaska Ballot

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July 11, 2026

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Dem Operatives Put Copycat Sullivan on Alaska Ballot

The challenger's campaign appears connected to a network of Democratic political operatives with ties to former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola. The post Dem Operatives Put Copycat Sullivan on Alaska Ballot first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

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RedState

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· Jul 3, 2026

Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans

Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans

Off The Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Alaskan judge OKs Dan Sullivan opposing Dan Sullivan in Senate race

An Alaskan judge on Friday ruled that a man named Dan Sullivan has the right to be on the ballot as a Republican Senate candidate, marking a blow to election officials’ attempt to block him from running for office because he bears the same name as the leading GOP candidate in the race. The Alaska []...Click to read more

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 29, 2026

Alaska Supreme Court says man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for primary ballot

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat and ordered election officials to place him on the August primary ballot, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday. The ruling came hours after arguments Monday and just days [] The post Alaska Supreme Court says man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for primary ballot appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 27, 2026

Judge rules Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska primary ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan

An Alaskan judge on Friday ruled that a man named Dan Sullivan has the right to be on the ballot as a Republican Senate candidate, marking a blow to election officials’ attempt to block him from running for office because he bears the same name as the leading GOP candidate in the race. The Alaska []

Must Read Alaska

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· Jun 29, 2026

Alaska Supreme Court Hears Petersburg Dan Case; Decision Expected Today or Tomorrow

This morning, June 29, 2026, the Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Dan J. Sullivan vs. Division of Elections, a case concerning the eligibility of a man named Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. to appear on the November ballot alongside the incumbent Senator Daniel S. Sullivan. Both Democrats and Republicans recognize the race [] The post Alaska Supreme Court Hears Petersburg Dan Case; Decision Expected Today or Tomorrow appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

The Hill

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· Jun 30, 2026

Alaska Supreme Court affirms other Dan Sullivan can stay on Senate ballot

The Supreme Court of Alaska on Monday ruled that a man with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) can remain on the ballot in the state’s Senate primary. The state’s highest court affirmed a lower court’s ruling, which overturned the decision by Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to remove Daniel J....

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Related coverage for "Dem Operatives Put Copycat Sullivan on Alaska Ballot": RedState — Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans. Off The Press — Alaskan judge OKs Dan Sullivan opposing Dan Sullivan in Senate race. Loonie Politics — Alaska Supreme Court says man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for primary ballot. Washington Examiner — Judge rules Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska primary ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan. Must Read Alaska — Alaska Supreme Court Hears Petersburg Dan Case; Decision Expected Today or Tomorrow. The Hill — Alaska Supreme Court affirms other Dan Sullivan can stay on Senate ballot