This is quite a sneaky way to steal an election.
Republicans in Alaska are outraged over a candidate linked to Democrats’ sudden entry into a tight Senate race.
Republicans are concerned about the long-shot candidate entering the race due to the fact that he shares the same name as current Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan.
Republicans are concerned that the candidate named Dan J. Sullivan will confuse voters who intend to vote for Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
Fox News was the first to report on the questionable strategy being used by Democrats in Alaska:
Republicans are moving to block a political newcomer linked to Democrats who shares the name of Alaska’s incumbent senator, arguing the candidate’s long-shot bid could mislead voters in a closely watched Senate race.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) sent a letter Monday to the Alaska Division of Elections and the state’s lieutenant governor, demanding that “Dan J. Sullivan” — a former teacher with no relation to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan — be struck from the ballot ahead of the August primary.
“Alaska regulations provide that a candidate’s name may not appear on the ballot in a manner that is ‘confusing or misleading to voters or compromises the fairness or neutrality of the ballot,’” the NRSC wrote in the letter. “You must uphold your statutory obligation to enforce those regulations and protect the principles they safeguard by keeping Sham Candidate Sullivan off the ballot.”
Spokespersons for Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Alaska, and Director of Elections Carol Beecher did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Both Sullivans are slated to appear on the ballot in Alaska’s open primary system in which the top four vote-getters will advance to the general election.
If the lesser-known Sullivan makes the top four, he would appear on the November ballot alongside the senator, potentially causing confusion for voters.
Alaska is among the states Democrats are aggressively targeting as they seek to retake control of the Senate in November’s midterm elections.
Campaign material metadata reveals that Amber Lee, a progressive consultant, authored a press release announcing the Senate bid for Sullivan, the former teacher. Lee previously supported former Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, who is seeking to unseat the incumbent senator after losing re-election in 2024.
Following Peltola’s entry into the race, Lee told The Hill in January, “It’s going to be a hard race, but … I believe there’s a real chance for her to win this.”
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NBC News provided a statement from Sen. Sullivan’s campaign:
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s re-election campaign is accusing one of his opponents in Alaska and Democrats in Washington of recruiting a candidate with the same first and last name: Dan Sullivan.
“Mary Peltola and D.C. Democrats know they can’t win this race on the issues, so they’ve resorted to dirty, dishonest tactics — recruiting a sham candidate with the sole purpose of deceiving voters and manipulating Alaska’s election system,” Nate Adams, the senator’s campaign spokesman, said in a statement Tuesday.
Peltola, who served in the House from 2023 to 2025, is the leading Democrat in the race as Sullivan seeks a third term in the Senate.
“This blatant attempt to confuse and disenfranchise Alaskans undermines confidence in our elections, and if allowed to stand, will deny voters the honest choice they deserve,” Adams added.
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