Source: Fox News
Summary
Alaska’s Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher has disqualified Dan J. Sullivan, a Republican challenger to Sen. Dan Sullivan, from the primary ballot. Beecher ruled that Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy was designed to confuse voters. Dan J. Sullivan can appeal the ruling. The move comes after the GOP accused Democrats of recruiting a “sham” candidate to confuse voters. The incumbent Sullivan is running for a third Senate term against former Rep. Mary Peltola.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
A challenger with the same name as the incumbent senator is disqualified from the primary ballot. The election official cites concerns about voter confusion. The challenger’s campaign is linked to a Democratic consultant. The incumbent senator accuses Democrats of trying to “rig” the election. The challenger’s campaign does not respond to requests for comment.
The familiar dance of accusations and denials continues.
Author: Evan Null
