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Trump Endorses Dan Sullivan as Alaska Senate Primary Tops

8/18/2026

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Alaska voters held an open primary on Tuesday for Senate, House and governor races.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola topped a Senate field of 16.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Dan Sullivan and called independent Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.’s candidacy a voter-trick.
Alaska voters saw Republican Rep. Nick Begich seek a second House term and considered a $2,000 candidate and $5,000 party contribution cap.

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Story summary

Alaska voters held an open primary on Tuesday for Senate, House and governor races.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola topped a Senate field of 16.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Dan Sullivan and called independent Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.’s candidacy a voter-trick.
Alaska voters saw Republican Rep. Nick Begich seek a second House term and considered a $2,000 candidate and $5,000 party contribution cap.