The Supreme Court of Alaska ruled on June 30, 2026, that Daniel J. Sullivan, a Forest Service employee running as a Republican, can remain on the ballot in the state's Senate primary. This decision affirmed a lower court ruling that overturned Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher's earlier move to remove Daniel Sullivan from the ballot, citing concerns that his candidacy was intended to "confuse or mislead" voters.
Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews had reversed Beecher's decision over the weekend after Daniel Sullivan appealed. The state Supreme Court directed the Alaska Division of Elections to list Daniel Sullivan as a candidate "within the confines of existing ballot design law."
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican seeking a third term, has accused Daniel Sullivan of entering the race to damage his campaign and improve the chances of a former representative. Additionally, a complaint filed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) to the Federal Election Commission and Alaska officials alleges that political strategist Amber Lee assisted the challenger in launching his campaign for free, which the NRSC claims violates federal law. Lee runs a strategic marketing firm and has advised multiple Democratic clients, according to her website.
The primary election will feature 18 candidates, with the top four advancing to the general election.
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