What's In a Name? Alaska's Confounding Senate Race

Man with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules

JUNEAU, Alaska — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep []

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Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the [] The post Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Alaska Senate Race Ads Mislead on Peltola’s Votes on Military Pay Raise

Ads in the Alaska Senate race are trading competing claims about former Rep. Mary Peltola's votes on military pay raises. The post Alaska Senate Race Ads Mislead on Peltola’s Votes on Military Pay Raise appeared first on FactCheck.org.

Alaska Senate candidate with same name as Sullivan sues to stay on primary ballot

A man with the same first and last name as Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) that was removed from the ballot due to that similarity has sued to keep his name listed. Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who is not related to the incumbent Sullivan, filed a challenge in Alaska Superior Court on Monday arguing the state cannot legally...

A Blood-Red Line in Maine

Photo Credit: NeedpixBy John F. Di LeoThe eyes of the nation are on the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine.

Nebraska’s ‘Independent’ Senate Candidate Recruited By The Same Couple Behind Graham Platner

'Graham Platner should not be a US Senator'

Court Looks To Decide Fate Of ‘Decoy’ Candidate With Same Name As Senator

The Alaska Supreme Court is hearing a case Monday that will decide whether or not to remove a Senate candidate with the same name as the incumbent he is challenging from the ballot. Republican Senate candidate Dan J

Dan Sullivan can challenge US Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska primary, judge rules

A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled on Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot. Matthews’ ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court. Lawyers for the state have said Tuesday is the deadline for a final ruling...

Haley Stevens launches website of Abdul el Sayed’s ‘brags’ ahead of debate night

Michigan’s senate race is heating up between the two remaining candidates, as Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) launched a website aimed at dragging Abdul el Sayed’s record ahead of their first one-on-one debate on Tuesday evening. Stevens’s campaign launched a website called Abdulfacts.com, publishing what her campaign calls “the big claims, brags, and promises Abdul El-Sayed []

Who is Curt Blake? The fourth Republican running to be Wyoming governor.

If you thought only three Republicans were running for Wyoming governor, that’s probably because Curt Blake, a fourth contender hailing from Centennial, has kept a low profile. “I’m not really your traditional candidate,” Blake told WyoFile this week in his first interview since filing to run for office in May. Blake, a rodeo-production professional, said [] The post Who is Curt Blake? The fourth Republican running to be Wyoming governor. appeared first on WyoFile .

Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat

The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.

The slopulist tendency in American politics

I am not saying this to take any position in the Michigan Senate primary — the candidate I most liked from afar dropped out and I am happy to defer to Michigan voters about the other two — and I don’t mind a little harmless pandering. But this is really not harmless: This is pernicious, [] The post The slopulist tendency in American politics appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Who Could Replace Graham Platner In Maine’s Senate Race?

'I’m the best person to replace him'

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

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

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

Why Democrats are running against the ‘Epstein class’

After Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for Senate in Maine, his first ad of the general election didn’t mention his opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, or the Republican Party. It focused on the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and who he called the “Epstein class” of elites in both parties. “Some []

The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine

Maine Senate Thunderdome Here We Come? Staring down the prospect of a candidate in a critical race having to be...

Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows

The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers []...Click to read more

Michigan Is Next Big Test for the Democratic Party

The Michigan Senate primary race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed reflects the Democrats' growing ideological schism, but it's also a contest of competing campaign styles.

This Nebraska Senate Candidate Is Running As an Independent. His Donors Are Anything But.

This Nebraska Senate Candidate Is Running As an Independent. His Donors Are Anything But.

Opinion: Democrat Legislators Drop Embarrassing Subpoena Attempt After Lt. Governor Threatens to Sue

By Greg Sarber This article was originally published in Seward’s Folly, the author’s personal Substack, on June 23, 2026 under the title “More Democrat Dirty Tricks in the Alaska Legislature.” The Democrats are not giving up on their political dirty trick of attempting to run a second individual named Dan Sullivan in this year’s US [] The post Opinion: Democrat Legislators Drop Embarrassing Subpoena Attempt After Lt. Governor Threatens to Sue appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

There Are Several Good Options for the Next Maine Senator Besides the Two Current Nominees

Neither Graham Platner nor Susan Collins should represent Maine.

Why MS NOW rates Ohio’s Senate race a Toss Up

New polling shows that Ohio’s Senate race no longer leans Republican. Here’s what that means for the battle for Senate control. The post Why MS NOW rates Ohio’s Senate race a Toss Up appeared first on MS NOW.

Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!”

John Nichols Amid all the talk of “electability,” a Midwestern state’s radical history points to what’s possible. The post Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!” appeared first on The Nation.

Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules

An Alaska judge has ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for the state’s August primary and can be on the ballot.

Fact Check wRap: More lies about the Senate

In June, false claims about the Senate took advantage of recent arrests and tragedies. Watch this video so you can tell truth from myth.

Leading DSA Candidate To Replace Platner Accused Of Hitting Female Colleague During Argument

The Maine Democratic Senate ticket is in total chaos after Troy Jackson, the leading replacement for scandal-ridden candidate Graham Platner, was hit with assault allegations. Jackson, a DSA-affiliated Maine politician, was accused of physical assault earlier today by the political organization Progressive Victory. The group works with left-wing politicians and influencers to organize grassroots support ...

Honest Elections Project Files Amicus Brief Urging Alaska Supreme Court to Keep ‘Decoy Dan’ off Alaska Ballot

Over the weekend, Honest Elections Project filed an amicus brief at the Alaska Supreme Court urging it to keep phony candidate Dan J. Sullivan off the Alaska ballot. Specifically, the brief argues: Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy is not a real one, but a deliberate stunt: Dan J. Sullivan has tried to borrow Sen. Sullivan’s middle initial, his nickname, and [] The post Honest Elections Project Files Amicus Brief Urging Alaska Supreme Court to Keep ‘Decoy Dan’ off Alaska Ballot appeared first on Honest Elections Project.

Mary Peltola Wants to Tax Alaskans’ Tips, Overtime, and Social Security

Today marks one year since President Trump and Senator Dan Sullivan passed the Alaska Opportunity Act to allow hardworking Alaskans to keep more of what they earned. But Mary Peltola opposed this historic Alaska First legislation. “While Senator Dan Sullivan puts Alaska First and continues delivering with lower taxes and higher paychecks, Mary Peltola wants []