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Alaska Supreme Court Places Challenger Dan Sullivan on Primary Ballot

6/30/2026

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Alaska Supreme Court intervened hours after arguments and ordered challenger Dan Sullivan onto the August primary ballot.
The court ruled the challenger meets eligibility, overturning Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher’s disqualification for alleged voter confusion.
Attorney Jeffrey Robinson said the Division will comply with the court’s order on ballot design.
Incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan’s campaign expressed disappointment but noted the challenger can differentiate himself.

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Alaska Supreme Court intervened hours after arguments and ordered challenger Dan Sullivan onto the August primary ballot.
The court ruled the challenger meets eligibility, overturning Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher’s disqualification for alleged voter confusion.
Attorney Jeffrey Robinson said the Division will comply with the court’s order on ballot design.
Incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan’s campaign expressed disappointment but noted the challenger can differentiate himself.