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June 22, 2026
Dan J. Sullivan Fights Disqualification from Alaska Senate Primary Ballot Amid Controversy
- Dan J. Sullivan, a challenger in Alaska's Senate race, filed a lawsuit to contest his disqualification from the primary ballot, claiming it violates state law.
- Election Director Carol Beecher ruled his candidacy was not made in good faith, citing concerns about voter confusion and potential collusion with Democrats.
- The primary ballots are expected to be printed later this month, and under Alaska’s open primary system, the top four candidates will advance to the general election.
3 Sources
- Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-name challenger sues to stay on ballotJun 22, 2026 at 10:42 PM · CNN
- Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-named challenger sues to stay in Alaska primary raceJun 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM · NBC
- Alaska's blockbuster Senate race thrown into chaos as same-name challenger fights disqualification in courtJun 23, 2026 at 6:59 PM · Fox News