Division of Elections
Coverage of Division of Elections in the Nexus archive.
- Alaska’s Dan Sullivan tells 'Ruthless' he will overcome Dem effort to ‘steal’ his name
Alaska's Dan Sullivan accuses Senate Democrats of interfering in his Senate race by recruiting a fellow Dan Sullivan to confuse voters, claiming the rival used his name and branding. Sullivan alleges the Democrat's campaign, including negative ads and website/logo theft, will backfire as he continues campaigning in Alaska.
- New Jersey Gov. Sherrill says a glitch in the Motor Vehicle Commission’s computer system improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote 3 years ago
A software glitch in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission computer system improperly registered approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote in 2023. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that fewer than 400 of these individuals cast ballots between 2023 and 2024, with the error remaining uncorrected until June 2024. Sherrill criticized the previous administration for delays in addressing the issue and ordered an investigation to remove ineligible voters from registration rolls.
- Both Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules
A man named Dan Sullivan, challenging Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska, was allowed to remain on the primary ballot after the state supreme court ruled he is qualified to run. The court affirmed a lower court's decision that election officials improperly removed the challenger but deferred the issue of how to list him on the ballot.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.