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Two Candidates Named Dan Sullivan to Appear on Alaska's Senate Ballot
Just the facts
Incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan is seeking a third term in a competitive contest against Democratic candidate Mary Peltola, a former United States Representative. Republican challenger Dan J. Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher and former Forest Service employee, secured a spot on the four-candidate ballot after state supreme court proceedings restored his candidacy following an initial disqualification by election officials. Senator Dan S. Sullivan stated that his challenger entered the race at the behest of Democrats to confuse voters and split the Republican vote. In Alaska's ranked-choice voting system, voters may rank multiple candidates in order of preference.
Why this is news
Alaska election officials confirmed that two candidates sharing the name Dan Sullivan will appear on the November midterm ballot for the United States Senate.
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