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Judge rules same-named Republican rival eligible for Alaska primary ballot
A judge has ruled that a Republican candidate sharing the same name as US Senator Dan Sullivan can stay on the Alaska primary ballot. The decision allows him to run against Sullivan in the August primary election.
A judge ruled that a Republican candidate sharing the same name as US Senator Dan Sullivan can remain on the Alaska primary ballot in an upcoming election. The decision comes after concerns were raised about potential voter confusion. The eligible candidate had submitted paperwork to appear on the ballot alongside Sullivan, who is seeking re-election. The ruling allows the lesser-known candidate to compete against the senator in the August primary.
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