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June 11, 2026
Alaska Elections Official Rules Challenger Dan J. Sullivan Ineligible for Ballot
- Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher has ruled that challenger Dan J. Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the primary ballot, stating his candidacy was intended to confuse voters.
- Beecher's ruling allows the challenger to appeal the decision, which she claims undermines the ballot's fairness and neutrality.
- Challenger Dan J. Sullivan maintains he met the qualifications and entered the race to seek change from the incumbent's record.
7 Sources
- Republicans ask FEC to probe Sullivan challenger with same name in AlaskaJun 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM · The Hill
- Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan SullivanJun 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM · The Hill
- Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan SullivanJun 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM · ABC News
- Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan SullivanJun 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM · ABC News
- Alaska election official threatens to disqualify challenger Dan J. Sullivan in race against Sen. Dan SullivanJun 12, 2026 at 4:50 AM · CNN
- Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate RaceJun 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM · NYT
- GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger is ineligible for ballot, official rulesJun 15, 2026 at 7:40 PM · CNN