Alaska Senate race roiled by second Dan Sullivan on ballot
The gist
A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan joined Alaska's Senate race, and a DOJ lawsuit now targets certification.
The name clash in a tight race drew FBI interviews and a criminal probe.
How it unfolded
- 2025 summerA staffer for Peltola was instructed by top campaign aides to find as many people named Dan Sullivan in Alaska as possible, combing voter records for a list.
- Late May 2026Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, officially declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate.
- Jun 7, 2026Sen. Dan S. Sullivan told CNN that Dan J. Sullivan's whole purpose in running was to confuse Alaskans.