An Alaska judge ruled on June 27, 2026, that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), can remain on the ballot for the upcoming election. This decision overturns a previous ruling that had banned his candidacy. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews issued the ruling, allowing the candidate to challenge the incumbent senator for his seat.
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Alaska Judge Allows Candidate with Same Name as Senator to Remain on Ballot
On June 27, 2026, an Alaska judge ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. can remain on the ballot to challenge incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). The ruling overturns a prior ban on his candidacy.
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