Alaska’s upcoming Senate race will feature a ballot with two candidates named Dan Sullivan, according to state election officials. The incumbent, Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan, is running for his third term in office. He is being challenged by a candidate with a nearly identical name, who is also running under the Republican banner.

This development occurs within the context of Alaska’s nonpartisan primary system, which allows the top four vote-getters to advance to the general election. The race is considered highly competitive, with the incumbent facing Democrat Mary Peltola. While Alaska is traditionally a Republican-leaning state, recent polling suggests a tight contest between the two primary candidates. The presence of two candidates with the same name on the ballot has drawn attention due to the potential for voter confusion in a high-stakes midterm election. While the incumbent is a well-established figure, the inclusion of a namesake challenger introduces an unusual variable into the campaign dynamics.