State of Alaska opens investigation into second Dan Sullivan’s U.S. Senate run

Dan Sullivan smiles for a photo at Petersburg’s Airport Bypass Road on June 2, 2026.
The state of Alaska has opened an investigation into whether Dan J. Sullivan, of Petersburg, is intentionally running for U.S. Senate to confuse voters. The challenger has the same name and party affiliation as Alaska’s junior senator, Dan S. Sullivan, who is up for reelection this year.
Since Petersburg Sullivan announced his candidacy, Sen. Dan Sullivan and his Republican allies have alleged the c