Second Dan Sullivan Advances

A same-named Republican challenger made Alaska's Senate ballot against Sen. Dan Sullivan.

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A third Dan Sullivan joins the debate about Alaska’s Senate race

Opinion | Alaska Voters, Seeing Double Dan Sullivan

Democrats Just Might Win the Senate

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Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher who goes by Dan Sullivan, advanced from Alaska’s Aug. 18 top-four U.S. Senate primary to the November general election against incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola also secured a general-election spot, with Alaska still finalizing the fourth slot in the race. Alaska’s system sends the top four primary finishers to a ranked-choice general election. Republicans have said Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy could confuse voters or split support for the incumbent; he denies that motive.

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Alaska confusion riskBalanced

Alaska’s Senate race could become unexpectedly dangerous for Republicans because a second candidate named Dan Sullivan may confuse voters or draw support from the incumbent. Ranked-choice voting could magnify that confusion and potentially help Democrats in a race important to control of Congress.