Alaska Ballot Dispute Removes One Dan Sullivan Candidate While Another Remains

The New York Times covered a ballot controversy involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan in Alaska. A court ruling removed one of the Dan Sullivan candidates from the state’s primary ballot. The decision was based on eligibility criteria set by Alaska election officials. The second Dan Sullivan candidate was not affected by the ruling and remains on the ballot. Both candidates had previously filed paperwork to run for the same office. Voters in Alaska will see only one Sullivan name on the upcoming primary ballot. The case highlights challenges of name similarity in election filings. Election officials say the matter is now resolved pending the primary.