Alaska probes Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy as ballot-deception concerns loom

Alaska’s Lt. Gov. has opened an investigation into Dan J. Sullivan, a Petersburg retiree challenging Sen. Dan Sullivan in the 2026 U.S. Senate race, over questions about his candidacy filing and possible ballot deception. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has accused the challenger of mimicking campaign materials and coordinating with Democrats, while Dahlström’s office pursues a sworn affidavit to determine any improper contacts. Dan J. Sullivan says he filed correctly and is a legitimate Republican candidate, citing issues like ferry service, affordability, and education; the Peltola campaign says it has no involvement. The outcome could affect whether his name remains on the ballot.)