- Alaska election officials ruled a challenger with the same name and Republican affiliation as Sen. Dan Sullivan ineligible, saying the filing appeared intended to confuse voters.
- The move followed allegations of a “sham” candidacy, an investigation and complaints — and drew protesters who argued the ballot could be fixed with middle initials.
- The challenger can appeal before ballots are printed June 28, in a high-stakes race that Democrats and Republicans see as crucial for control of the Senate.
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