Former Anchorage Mayor Endorses Incumbent Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race

Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan has publicly endorsed incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan over a third namesake, former teacher Dan J. Sullivan, adding a notable twist to an already unusual and competitive U.S. Senate race in Alaska. The endorsement, made in a social media post on August 18, 2026, came as votes from the state's primary election were still being counted.

As the "OG Dan Sullivan," the former mayor urged Alaskans to support "Sen. Dan S. Sullivan," calling him "great for Alaska." His intervention highlights the complex dynamics of a race featuring three men named Dan Sullivan, which has generated accusations of voter confusion and legal battles. The incumbent, Senator Dan S. Sullivan, is seeking reelection and advanced from the state's nonpartisan primary held last Tuesday. He faces Democrat Mary Peltola in the general election.

However, the potential presence of Dan J. Sullivan on the November ballot has drawn significant attention. The retired school teacher from Petersburg registered as a Republican shortly before filing his candidacy papers. His campaign has drawn criticism from Republican allies of the incumbent, who accuse him of being a "Decoy...