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Former Anchorage Mayor Endorses Incumbent Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race
Just the facts
In Alaska's U.S. Senate election, Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan is running for a third term alongside former Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola and unaffiliated candidate Dan J. Sullivan. The primary election on August 18 allowed all three candidates plus a fourth contender to advance to the November general election ballot. Former Mayor Dan A. Sullivan issued a statement encouraging Alaskans to vote for Senator Dan S. Sullivan, distinguishing him from challenger Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher. State Republican party officials previously filed legal challenges claiming Dan J. Sullivan's candidacy aimed to confuse voters, though Dan J. Sullivan maintained he entered the race independently.
Why this is news
Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan publicly endorsed Republican U.S. Senator Dan S. Sullivan for re-election. The endorsement follows the entry of a third candidate sharing the same name, Dan J. Sullivan, into the Alaska Senate campaign.
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