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Alaska Judge Allows Dan Sullivan to Appear on Primary Ballot

A judge in Alaska has ruled that Dan J. Sullivan can run as a Republican candidate for the Senate, overturning a previous decision by election officials who sought to block his candidacy due to his name being the same as the incumbent. The ruling is set to be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court ahead of the primary election on August 18, 2026.

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A judge in Alaska has ruled that Dan J. Sullivan can run as a Republican candidate for the Senate, overturning a previous decision by election officials who sought to block his candidacy due to his name being the same as the incumbent. The ruling is set to be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court ahead of the primary election on August 18, 2026.

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Judge rules Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska primary ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan

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Alaska Judge Allows Dan Sullivan to Appear on Primary Ballot