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Alaska’s Name Game in Senate Race | Anchorage News
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Summary
A wild Alaska Senate race unfolds as Dan J. Sullivan, a little-known challenger with the same name as incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan, refuses to exit despite barely squeaking into the general election with 2.5% of the primary vote. The Alaska Supreme Court blocked efforts to remove him from the ballot, fueling accusations from the incumbent that his campaign is a confusing stunt. But early data shows most of Dan’s support came from traditionally Democratic areas — suggesting voters might not be fooled after all. He’s railing against the Senator’s foreign policy and Alaska’s poor rankings in child well-being and business climate, arguing current politics divide rather than solve problems. With ranked-choice voting in play — where the top four candidates advance and votes are redistributed — the race is shaping up to be anything but predictable, as Gerald Heikes, who got just 1.1%, now joins the fray thanks to a drop-out. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c256105579bccd70