Second Dan Sullivan eligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, judge rules

A judge ruled that a retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan — who shares the same name and party as Sen. Dan Sullivan — can stay on Alaska’s Aug. primary ballot, overturning an elections official’s disqualification (an appeal and ballot‑printing deadline are pending).
The incumbent says the same‑name candidacy is meant to confuse voters and help Democrat Mary Peltola; Peltola and the challenger deny any coordination.
The contest matters nationally: Alaska’s top‑four primary and ranked‑choice general make this already competitive Senate race one to watch.