Dan J. Sullivan Sues to Rejoin Alaska's Aug. Primary After Disqualification

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 23

Dan J. Sullivan filed suit to get back on Alaska’s August primary ballot after state elections director Carol Beecher disqualified his Senate candidacy last week.
Beecher said the retired teacher’s campaign was not launched in good faith and was designed to confuse voters with incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, who is seeking a third term.
The lawsuit argues Alaska law does not let officials police a candidate’s private motives, while Dan J. Sullivan says state leaders are protecting the incumbent at the ballot box.
The dispute matters because primary ballots are due later this month and Alaska’s top-four primary could shape a closely watched race against Democrat Mary Peltola.
Republicans call the candidacy a Democratic-backed sham to siphon votes, citing his recent GOP switch, similar campaign branding and ties to consultant Amber Lee; Democrats and Peltola deny involvement.