Dan Sullivan Defends Alaska Ballot Spot Against Trump’s Election Suit as 2 Sullivans Stay Listed
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 26
Dan Sullivan Defends Alaska Ballot Spot Against Trump’s Election Suit as 2 Sullivans Stay Listed
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 26
Summary
Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, said Trump’s lawsuit was “a gross misuse” of the Justice Department and argued Alaska’s ballot already clearly distinguishes him from incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
The suit, filed last week on Trump’s order, seeks to block certification of the Senate race if votes for the teacher keep the Republican incumbent from winning.
Sullivan pointed to the primary as evidence there was little if any voter confusion, saying Alaska’s Division of Elections had done a notable job separating the two candidates.
The little-known candidate has denied being part of a Democratic spoiler effort for Mary Peltola, while legal specialists have questioned the merits of the federal case and the Alaska Supreme Court has already allowed both names on the ballot.