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Alaska Disqualifies Dan J. Sullivan, Citing Voter Confusion

6/18/2026

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Alaska elections director ruled Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy was filed to confuse voters, declared him ineligible for the August primary, and gave him 30 days to appeal.
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom opened an investigation after the senator’s office alleged coordination with Democratic operatives.
Senator Dan Sullivan’s campaign praised the ruling while Dan J. Sullivan said he entered over policy disagreements, calling his chances a “huge long shot.”

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Alaska elections director ruled Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy was filed to confuse voters, declared him ineligible for the August primary, and gave him 30 days to appeal.
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom opened an investigation after the senator’s office alleged coordination with Democratic operatives.
Senator Dan Sullivan’s campaign praised the ruling while Dan J. Sullivan said he entered over policy disagreements, calling his chances a “huge long shot.”