Politics · October 22, 2026

Trump Threatens Legal Action To Remove Second Dan Sullivan From Alaska Race

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Former President Donald Trump has expressed concern over the Alaska U.S. Senate race, where incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan is facing a challenger with a similar name, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. Trump has threatened legal action to remove the second candidate from the ballot, alleging that the similar names are a source of voter confusion and accusing Democrats of a 'scam' to interfere with the election. The challenger, a retired teacher, recently registered as a Republican after previously belonging to the Alaska Independence Party.

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Incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan is running for re-election in Alaska.
A second candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is also on the ballot.
Donald Trump has threatened 'powerful legal options' to remove the second candidate.
Trump claims the situation is confusing for voters and constitutes election interference.

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Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is a retired teacher.
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. was previously a member of the Alaska Independence Party.
Trump specifically accused Democrats of being behind the second Sullivan's candidacy.
A judge has previously allowed the second Sullivan to remain on the ballot.

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