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politics12 days ago•383 min saved

Alaska Senate race faces federal probe over voter-confusion allegations

State and federal investigators are examining whether a Dan J. Sullivan campaign—who shares a name with the incumbent Dan S. Sullivan—was devised to confuse voters and boost Mary Peltola, with possible wire fraud or civil-rights violations under scrutiny by the FBI, Alaska AG, and U.S. Attorney; the Alaska Supreme Court allowed the challenger on the August primary ballot, and ranked-choice voting could put multiple candidates, including both Sullivans and Peltola, on the November ballot, making the race pivotal for Senate control.

via NBC News|

#alaska #election-2026 #fbi-investigation

politics15 days ago•5 min saved

Alaska's Double Sullivan: Court OKs Same-Name Candidate on Ballot, Shaping Senate Race

Alaska's Supreme Court ruled that a retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan can appear on August’s GOP primary ballot alongside incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, reversing a prior disqualification. The double candidate, allowed under Alaska's ranked-choice primary, could complicate Sullivan’s bid against Democrat Mary Peltola and potentially affect control of the Senate; Republicans have alleged the challenger is a Democratic plant, while Peltola’s camp denies involvement.

via Politico|

#alaska #ballot #dan-sullivan

politics28 days ago•3 min saved

Alaska blocks a second Dan Sullivan from challenging the incumbent in Senate race

Alaska election officials ruled that a candidate calling himself Dan J. Sullivan filed to run against incumbent Dan S. Sullivan for the U.S. Senate not in good faith and to confuse voters, citing factors like nickname usage, a recent party switch, a campaign site resembling the incumbent’s, and ties to a Democratic supporter. The decision removes the second Dan Sullivan from the ballot, though he can appeal in court; the race remains on track for an August nonpartisan primary and ranked-choice general election, where Peltola is expected to face the incumbent.

via The Guardian|

#alaska #ballot-access #dan-sullivan

politics29 days ago•183 min saved

Alaska bars same-name challenger from Senate primary ballot

An Alaska election official ruled that a US Senate candidate who shares the same name and party as incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the August primary ballot, saying the declaration was filed to confuse voters. The challenger can appeal, and Sullivan’s race against Mary Peltola remains a focal point in the 2026 elections.

via CNN|

#alaska-elections #ballot-eligibility #dan-sullivan

politics1 month ago•21 min saved

Double Sullivan duel: Alaska’s Senate race draws confusion and complaints

Two Dan Sullivans are running for Alaska’s Senate—incumbent Republican Dan S. Sullivan and challenger Dan J. Sullivan—sparking GOP claims that the lesser‑known candidate is trying to confuse voters and aid Democrat Mary Peltola. There are complaints filed with the FEC and Alaska is investigating; Dan J. Sullivan says his candidacy is legitimate and not coordinated with Democrats.

via The Washington Post|

#alaska #dan-sullivan #mary-peltola

politics1 month ago•187 min saved

Double Dan on the Ballot: Alaska's Senate Race Heats Up

Alaska's U.S. Senate race is roiling as incumbent Dan Sullivan faces an eleventh-hour challenger named Dan J. Sullivan, a two-name situation that could confuse voters. Republicans warn the duplicate name on the ballot could aid Democrat Mary Peltola, while Democrats deny any involvement. With Alaska’s open primary and ranked-choice voting, the two Sullivans could meet in November and split the vote, prompting calls and potential lawsuits over ballot access.

via CNN|

#alaska #dan-sullivan #elections

politics3 months ago•11 min saved

Supreme Court ruling could reshape Alaska’s pivotal Senate race

A potential Supreme Court decision to bar counting late-arriving mail ballots could disenfranchise rural and Alaska Native voters and upend Alaska’s tight Senate race between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan, threatening how elections are administered in a state where many ballots rely on mail and remote communities face delays.

via Politico|

#alaska #dan-sullivan #mail-voting

politics6 months ago•5 min saved

Peltola opens Alaska Senate bid with $1.5 million day-one haul

Former Rep. Mary Peltola kicked off her Alaska Senate bid with a $1.5 million haul in the first 24 hours, fueled by small-dollar donors across Alaska (96% of gifts were $100 or less). Sullivan entered the race with roughly $4.8 million in cash on hand after a $1.2 million haul in Q3. The campaign also drew support from prominent Democrats who urged donations, and Peltola’s team said it recruited more than 500 volunteers on day one.

via Politico|

#alaska-senate #dan-sullivan #democrats

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Peltola Enters Alaska Senate Race, Boosting Democratic Hopes

Former Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola announced she is running for the U.S. Senate, giving Democrats a high-profile candidate in a red-leaning state and framing herself as an outsider focused on local issues like fishing and living costs, while facing a tough race against Republican Dan Sullivan.

via The New York Times|

#alaska #democrats #mary-peltola

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid, aiming to flip a red seat for Democrats

Former Rep. Mary Peltola announces a U.S. Senate run in Alaska to challenge two-term Republican Dan Sullivan. A former Alaska Native congresswoman with a centrist, Blue Dog background, Peltola is banked on her name recognition and bipartisan appeal after narrowly losing reelection in 2024, hoping to energize Democrats in a historically Republican-leaning state. Sullivan has Trump’s endorsement and solid fundraising, while Democrats have spent millions on ads to frame him, making the race an uphill fight in a state that Trump carried by double digits. Peltola stresses Alaska-first priorities and positions on gun rights and abortion rights, signaling a bid to win over harder-to-woo GOP voters in a bid to flip the seat.

via NBC News|

#alaska #dan-sullivan #democrats

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid, a potential Democrats’ path to 2026 majority

Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a bid for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat, a major Democratic recruitment win that could reshape the 2026 map as she faces Sen. Dan Sullivan in a ranked-choice race; she’s backed by Senate Dem leader Schumer while facing GOP headwinds and opposing endorsements, with Murkowski backing Sullivan and NRSC attacks signaling a tough, high-stakes contest that could still elevate Alaska’s role in the majority fight.

via Politico|

#alaska #dan-sullivan #mary-peltola

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Nick Begich III Secures Alaska's House Seat, Flipping It for Republicans

Republican Nick Begich III has won Alaska's U.S. House seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola with 51.3% of the vote after ranked choice tabulation. Begich's victory flips the seat from Democrat to Republican, contributing to the GOP's slim majority in the House. Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, expressed gratitude for her service and support for Begich. The results remain unofficial until certified by the Division of Elections.

via Alaska Public Media News|

#alaska #mary-peltola #nick-begich-iii

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Begich Claims Victory in Alaska House Race Amid Ongoing Ballot Count

Republican Nick Begich III has declared victory in Alaska's U.S. House race, leading incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola by over two percentage points with 9,000 ballots left to count. The final result may be determined by ranked choice voting. Meanwhile, a ballot measure to repeal Alaska's open primaries and ranked choice voting system is narrowly contested, with a 50.1% to 49.9% split. The remaining ballots will be counted by Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump is leading in Alaska's presidential vote, and a new majority coalition is forming in the Alaska House.

via Anchorage Daily News|

#alaska #mary-peltola #nick-begich

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Begich Leads in Alaska House Race Amid Ongoing Vote Count

Nicholas Begich has been projected to win Alaska's at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola. Begich, a businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, previously lost to Peltola in 2022. The election featured Alaska's ranked-choice voting system, with two other candidates, John Wayne Howe and Eric Hafner, also on the ballot. Hafner, despite being incarcerated, was ruled eligible to appear on the ballot. This election is part of the broader contest for control of the U.S. House, where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority.

via NewsNation Now|

#alaska #election-results #mary-peltola

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Begich Leads in Alaska Congressional Race as Vote Count Nears Completion

Republican Nick Begich III leads in the race for Alaska's U.S. House seat against incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola, with 93% of precincts reporting. Begich has 49.8% of the vote to Peltola's 45.4%, but ranked choice voting may still play a role in the final outcome. Begich, endorsed by Donald Trump, aims to bring a Republican voice to Congress from Alaska. The race has seen significant national attention and funding, with over $28 million spent to influence the outcome.

via Alaska Public Media News|

#alaska #election-2024 #mary-peltola