Man with same name as Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan can appear on GOP primary ballot, state's Supreme Court rules

TL;DR

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan can appear on the GOP Senate primary ballot.
State officials had previously ruled him ineligible, believing he aimed to confuse voters.
A lower court judge had initially ruled in favor of Daniel J. Sullivan, finding he met the requirements to run.
The state Supreme Court directed the Division of Elections to determine how Daniel J. Sullivan should be listed on the ballot.
The incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan's campaign called the challenger a 'sham candidate' attempting to deceive voters.

Continue reading the original article