Judge Allows Dan J. Sullivan to Appear on Alaska Senate Ballot Against Incumbent Dan S. Sullivan

A federal judge issued a ruling affecting the Alaska Senate race. The decision overturns a prior finding by the state elections office. The A federal judge issued a ruling affecting the Alaska Senate race. The

decision overturns a prior finding by the state elections office. The elections office had declared Dan J. Sullivan ineligible to run. Dan J. Sullivan sought to challenge incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan. The

judge determined that the ineligibility finding was erroneous. As a result, Dan J. Sullivan can now appear on the ballot. The case restores the challenger’s ability to compete in the primary. The outcome may influence the dynamics of the upcoming Senate election.