The suit alleges that the presence of Daniel J. Sullivan, a former Forest Service employee and elementary teacher, on the ballot could confuse voters and distort Alaska’s election integrity.
Daniel J. Sullivan filed his candidacy on May 29, 2026, and runs under the banner "Dan Sullivan Challenges Dan Sullivan for US Senate Seat," explicitly targeting the incumbent.
Polls now show Democratic nominee Mary Peltola at parity or slightly ahead of Dan Sullivan, raising stakes in a state that Trump carried by 14 points in 2024.
The lawsuit seeks to halt certification if evidence emerges that the second Sullivan’s name affected vote totals, a claim the challenger denies.
The court is scheduled to rule on the motion in the coming weeks, after which the Alaska Election Division will decide whether to certify the results or order a new election.
A delay could shift the balance of power in the Senate, keeping the seat in a closely divided chamber.