Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
Washington — A candidate for Senate in Alaska with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is not eligible to appear on the ballot in the state's primary, an Alaska election official determined on Monday, citing a 'determined effort and a deliberate attempt' to confuse Alaska voters.
TL;DR
- Alaska election official Carol Beecher ruled Daniel J. Sullivan ineligible for the Senate primary ballot.
- The decision cited a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
- Beecher noted attempts by Daniel J. Sullivan to use the name "Dan Sullivan" and "S" as a middle initial, similar to incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.
- Similarities in campaign websites were also highlighted as evidence of deliberate appropriation.
- Republicans, including Sen. Dan Sullivan and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, had pushed to remove the candidate from the ballot.
- The candidate has 30 days to appeal the decision.
- The Alaska Senate race is considered a competitive contest.