One Nation Brands Alaska Senator Dan S. Sullivan in 2026 Ad as Ballot Fight Looms
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Updated · Punchbowl News · Jun 15
One Nation Brands Alaska Senator Dan S. Sullivan in 2026 Ad as Ballot Fight Looms
3 articles · Updated · Punchbowl News · Jun 15
Summary
One Nation on Friday began calling Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan “Dan S. Sullivan” in a new ad, the first time the incumbent or his allies have used his middle initial.
The shift aims to separate the two-term Republican from another Dan Sullivan, also a Republican, who is running in Alaska’s August primary and is accused by the incumbent of trying to confuse voters.
State officials now face pressure over whether to remove the challenger from the ballot or, if he stays, how to distinguish the two names under a law that bars references to title or incumbency.
Sullivan and Senate GOP allies are preparing for costly litigation and a tougher reelection fight as Democrats target the seat with former Rep. Mary Peltola in November.