Dan Sullivan
Coverage of Dan Sullivan in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
A sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner in Maine has cast doubt on Democrats' path to a Senate majority, as the race becomes critical for their goal of gaining four Senate seats. The outcome in Maine, along with races in Alaska and North Carolina, will significantly impact the Senate's partisan balance.
- Democrats’ narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
A sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner has complicated Democrats' Senate majority prospects in Maine. Platner, denied the claim, faces uncertainty over his candidacy against Susan Collins, with Democrats urging his withdrawal. The outcome in Maine, along with races in Alaska and North Carolina, is critical for Democrats to secure Senate seats.
- Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines
President Donald Trump pardoned nine individuals convicted of violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with diesel vehicle emissions-control systems. The recipients, including mechanics and car tuners, sold or installed devices to bypass emissions controls, which can cause trucks to enter a 'limp' mode limiting speed. Trump argued they were persecuted for 'fixing their car,' citing challenges with emissions systems in harsh conditions.
- Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines
President Donald Trump pardoned nine individuals convicted of violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with diesel vehicle emissions-control systems. The recipients, including mechanics and car tuners, were prosecuted for selling devices that bypass emissions controls, which some argued were necessary to prevent trucks from entering speed-limiting 'limp' mode in harsh conditions.
- Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska GOP Senate primary ballot, court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man named Dan Sullivan can challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August GOP Senate primary. Both candidates share the same name and will appear on the ballot.
- Namesake challenger to Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan allowed on primary ballot
Alaska Supreme Court allowed Dan J. Sullivan to remain on the primary ballot to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Dan S. Sullivan, rejecting arguments that his candidacy was in 'good faith.' The ruling permits both candidates to appear, with the elections division now tasked with determining ballot labeling under existing laws.
- Both Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules
A man named Dan Sullivan, with the same name and party as Senator Dan Sullivan, is allowed to compete against him in Alaska's primary election, as the state supreme court ruled he should remain on the ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's finding that election officials improperly removed the challenger from the ballot but referred the issue of his ballot listing back for review.
- Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the Senate seat and must be listed on the August primary ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's decision but sent back the issue of how the challenger should be listed on the ballot.
- Two Dan Sullivans to Appear on Alaska Senate Ballot, State High Court Rules
Alaska's state high court ruled that two candidates named Dan Sullivan will appear on the Senate ballot. Republicans attempted to block Dan J. Sullivan from sharing the ballot with Senator Dan S. Sullivan but were unsuccessful.
- Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's August primary and ordered his inclusion on the ballot.
- Judge rules Republican with same name as Sen Dan Sullivan can stay on Alaska primary ballot
A judge ruled that Dan J. Sullivan, a Republican candidate with the same name as U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, can remain on Alaska's primary ballot. The decision overturned an earlier disqualification by the Division of Elections, which argued the candidate's campaign lacked 'good faith.' The ruling allows both Sullivans to potentially advance to the general election under Alaska's ranked-choice voting system.
- Judge rules Republican with same name as Sen Dan Sullivan can stay on Alaska primary ballot
A judge ruled that Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, can remain on Alaska's primary ballot despite sharing a name with U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. The decision overturned an earlier disqualification by the Division of Elections, which argued the candidate sought to confuse voters.
- Second Dan Sullivan eligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, judge rules
A man with the same name as Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge him in the August primary, according to a judge's ruling. The ruling confirms the second candidate's ballot eligibility.
- GOP candidate with same name as senator can stay on Alaska ballot, judge rules
A GOP candidate with the same name as Senator Dan Sullivan is allowed to remain on the Alaska ballot despite claims from Sullivan's supporters that the challenger is not acting in 'good faith.' A judge ruled that the 'good faith' argument is not a valid reason to remove the candidate.
- Other Dan Sullivan can stay on ballot, judge rules
An Alaska judge ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. can remain on the ballot to challenge Dan Sullivan for a Senate seat, overturning a prior ban on his candidacy. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews made the decision, allowing the candidate with the same name and party affiliation to stay on the ballot.
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
A judge ruled a man named Dan J. Sullivan eligible to challenge U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's primary, overturning a prior disqualification. The state is appealing the decision, which hinges on whether the challenger's candidacy met 'good faith' criteria under Alaska law.
- Dan Sullivan can challenge US Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska primary, judge rules
A man with the same name and party as Alaska US Senator Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge him in the August primary, per a judge's ruling overturning a prior disqualification. The ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules
A man named Dan J. Sullivan, with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska's U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, was ruled eligible to appear on the August primary ballot by a judge, overturning a prior disqualification. The state is appealing the decision, and the senator has accused the challenger of causing voter confusion and potentially aiding a Democratic candidate.
- US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot
A US Senate challenger and incumbent with the same name will appear on the Alaska ballot. The Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has sought to remove the primary challenger with the same name, citing confusion during midterms.
- Man with same name as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge him in the August primary, according to a judge's ruling. The decision allows the individual to appear on Alaska's primary ballot.
- Dan Sullivan Can Join Dan Sullivan on Alaska Senate Ballot, Judge Says
Dan J. Sullivan filed to challenge Senator Dan S. Sullivan for Alaska's Senate seat, but his ballot inclusion has been contested. A judge ruled that Dan J. Sullivan can remain on the ballot.
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, who shares a name and party affiliation with Alaska's U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, is eligible for the August primary ballot. The decision overturned a prior disqualification by the Division of Elections, which argued his candidacy lacked 'good faith' and could confuse voters.
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules
An Alaska judge ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for the state’s August primary and can be on the ballot. The decision confirms his qualification for the Republican primary ballot.
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, sharing the same name and party as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, is eligible for the August primary ballot, overturning an earlier disqualification. The decision centered on the state's use of a new 'good faith' criteria, which the judge found lacked constitutional or legal basis.
- Challenger with same name as Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan sues to stay on ballot
A man named Dan Sullivan, same as Alaska's Republican U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, sued to remain on the August primary ballot after being disqualified by state elections officials. The challenger claims his disqualification violates state and federal law, while officials argue his candidacy was filed to confuse voters. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and the senator himself called the challenger a 'sham candidate' but did not provide evidence of coordination with Democratic candidate Mary Peltola, whom the challenger denies.
- ‘The president seems to revel in chaos’: Cornyn goes his own way
John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, withheld support for Trump's immigration spending bill to secure $10 billion in border security reimbursements for Texas. He set conditions for his vote on Trump's attorney general pick and organized fundraisers for GOP candidates excluding Ken Paxton, whom he lost to in a primary. Cornyn expressed concerns about Republican midterm prospects and Trump's influence in the party.
- Rando ‘Dan Sullivan’ kicked off Alaska ballot in a win for the real Sen. Dan Sullivan
Alaska's top election official disqualified retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan from running as a Republican against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in a competitive Senate race. The ruling removes a candidate with a similar name from the ballot.
- Alaska rules Dan Sullivan cannot run against Dan Sullivan in key Senate race
Alaska election officials ruled a second Dan Sullivan cannot run against the incumbent senator with the same name in the Senate race, as the bid was deemed to confuse voters. Republicans alleged the candidate coordinated with a Democratic campaign to mislead voters.
- Alaska election official rules Senate candidate with same name as Sullivan is ineligible on ballot
An Alaskan election official ruled a Senate candidate ineligible for the ballot due to sharing the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. The official concluded the candidate's declaration of candidacy was not properly filed.
- Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
An election official ruled a candidate named Dan Sullivan, with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan, was involved in a deliberate attempt to confuse Alaska voters, making him ineligible for the Senate race ballot.
- Dan Sullivan Namesake Is Disqualified From Alaska Senate Ballot
Alaska’s director of elections ruled Dan J. Sullivan must be removed from the ballot for Alaska’s Senate race. The decision can be appealed to a state court.
- US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
An Alaska election official ruled a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan ineligible for the primary ballot due to allegations of intending to confuse voters by sharing a name and party with incumbent Dan Sullivan. The challenger claims his candidacy was legitimate and denies coordination with another candidate, while the ruling allows for an appeal.
- US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan, who shares the same name and party as incumbent Dan Sullivan, is ineligible for the August primary ballot due to alleged intent to confuse voters. The challenger claims his candidacy is genuine and has denied allegations of coordination with another candidate, while Republicans and the lieutenant governor allege the run is a 'sham' to manipulate the race.
- US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
A U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan has been ruled ineligible for Alaska's August primary ballot by a top election official. The decision was made by an Alaska election official regarding ballot eligibility.
- U.S. Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Dan Sullivan is ineligible for the state's August primary ballot. The candidate shares the same name and party as the incumbent Dan Sullivan.
- US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules
An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan, who shares a name and party with incumbent Dan Sullivan, is ineligible for the August primary ballot due to alleged intent to confuse voters. The challenger claims his candidacy is genuine, while officials investigate potential coordination with another candidate.
- US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan ineligible for Alaska ballot, election official rules
A US Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan has been ruled ineligible for the Alaska ballot by an election official. The decision prevents the candidate from appearing on the ballot due to the name duplication.
- Strong candidates in Alaska, Ohio seen as moving US Senate races toward Dems
An elections forecaster shifted three U.S. Senate races in Democrats' favor, including Ohio, Alaska, and North Carolina. Republicans remain favored to retain Senate control, but Democrats have a clearer path to a majority if they win key toss-up states and competitive races.
- The puzzling case of the two Dan Sullivans: Senate election race probed as rival alleges sneaky trick used to try and swing vote
A Senate election race involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan is under investigation after a rival accused one side of using a covert strategy to influence voters. The probe follows allegations of a 'sneaky trick' aimed at swaying the outcome.
- Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska GOP suggests kicking one off the ballot in Senate race
Alaska's Senate race features two candidates named Dan Sullivan. The Alaska GOP is investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.