Alaska Election Official Moves to Disqualify Dan Sullivan's Challenger

WHO:

CNN - Carol Beecher, Director of the Alaska Division of Elections

CNN - Dan J. Sullivan, challenger to incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan

CNN - Senator Dan Sullivan, incumbent Republican U.S. Senator

CNN - Mary Peltola, former Democratic Representative and top opponent of Senator Sullivan

Anchorage Daily News - Nancy Dahlstrom, Republican Lieutenant Governor of Alaska

Anchorage Daily News - Alaska Republican Party

Anchorage Daily News - ACLU of Alaska

WHAT:

CNN - The Alaska Division of Elections has threatened to disqualify Dan J. Sullivan from the August primary.

CNN - Beecher stated that the "preponderance of evidence does not support your eligibility for the office of United States Senator."

Anchorage Daily News - Dan J. Sullivan is 69 years old and is a retired teacher.

Anchorage Daily News - The state’s August primary is set for August 18.

CNN - Dan J. Sullivan received a letter with a Thursday deadline to submit additional information regarding his eligibility.

WHERE:

CNN - Petersburg, Alaska, where Dan J. Sullivan resides

CNN - Dena'ina Convention Center, location of the Alaska Broadband Summit and Workshop

WHEN:

CNN - The letter from Carol Beecher was dated Wednesday.

CNN - The deadline for Dan J. Sullivan to respond is Thursday at 5 p.m.

Anchorage Daily News - Dan J. Sullivan filed his candidacy on May 29.

WHY:

CNN - Allegations from Republicans claim Dan J. Sullivan is attempting to confuse voters and draw votes away from the incumbent.

CNN - The investigation was initiated due to "credible allegations" regarding the legitimacy of Dan J. Sullivan's candidacy.

HOW:

CNN - The Alaska Division of Elections received two complaints regarding Dan J. Sullivan's eligibility.

Anchorage Daily News - The National Republican Senatorial Committee urged state elections officials to keep Dan J. Sullivan off the ballot, citing concerns about voter confusion.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:35 UTC)

The Alaska Division of Elections has issued a warning to Dan J. Sullivan, stating that he may be disqualified from the upcoming August primary due to concerns about his eligibility for the U.S. Senate. Carol Beecher, the director of the division, noted that the "preponderance of evidence does not support your eligibility," and Sullivan has until Thursday at 5 p.m. to provide additional information. This investigation was prompted by credible allegations and complaints regarding Sullivan's candidacy, with some Republicans claiming he is trying to mislead voters and siphon support from the incumbent.