Trump Calls Out 'Imposter' Dan Sullivan Running Against Dan Sullivan
Trump has urged Alaska voters to back incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, and accused his contender of working with the Democrats.
Two Alaskan Republican Senate primary candidates, Senator Dan Sullivan and Dan J. Sullivan, are competing for a spot on the November midterms ballot. The latter, a retired teacher from Petersburg, recently won a legal battle to stay on the ballot after his opponents, including Senator Sullivan and his Republican allies, claimed he was a deceptive candidate orchestrated by Democrats to confuse voters.
President Donald Trump urged Alaskan voters to support Senator Sullivan, accusing the other Dan Sullivan of being an "imposter" working with Democrats. The two candidates differ on their official ballot listings, with Senator Sullivan identified as "Sullivan, Dan S." and his opponent as "Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr." The Division of Elections, led by Republican Nancy Dahlstrom, initially attempted to remove Dan J. Sullivan from the ballot, claiming his candidacy was not made in good faith and intended to confuse voters.
However, an Alaska Supreme Court ruling permitted his inclusion in the race. Senator Sullivan's campaign has expressed disappointment with the court's decision, emphasizing the falsity of Dan J. Sullivan's intentions.
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