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June 27, 2026
Judge Rules Dan J. Sullivan Eligible to Challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska Primary
- Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews ruled that Dan J. Sullivan is eligible to run in the primary, overturning a previous disqualification by the state elections director.
- The ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court, with a deadline set for Tuesday to finalize decisions ahead of the August 18 primary.
- The presence of two candidates with the same name and party affiliation has sparked concerns about voter confusion in a critical Senate race.
4 Sources
- Dan Sullivan Can Join Dan Sullivan on Alaska Senate Ballot, Judge SaysJun 27, 2026 at 4:31 AM · NYT
- Man with same name as Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for state’s primary ballot, judge rulesJun 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM · ABC News
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rulesJun 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM · ABC News
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rulesJun 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM · CNN