Daniel
J. Sullivan Jr.
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is a Republican challenger for U.S. Senate in Alaska in 2026, distinct from incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
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Background
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alaska in the November 2026 general election. He is a distinct individual from the incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan, and holds no current elected office. [3, 15, 20]
Sullivan Jr. is a retired elementary school teacher from Petersburg, Alaska, where he has resided since May 1980. According to his state candidate filing and campaign biography, he previously worked in logging, construction, steel mills, bartending, and forestry before joining the U.S. Forest Service, where he worked in surveying, timber management, and timber sale administration. [3, 15, 20]
His educational background, as listed on his state candidate filing, includes Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Southeastern Illinois College, and Idaho State University. His campaign biography states he earned a degree in forestry technology and later a degree in education. [3, 20]
Sullivan Jr. filed as a candidate with Alaska's Division of Elections and operates a campaign website and social media presence. He has no prior elected offices listed in his state candidate filing. [3, 15, 20]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Alaska
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Retired elementary school teacher
- Website
- sullivanforsenate.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingSullivan Jr. campaign finance: $18,835 in receipts, $8,400 cash on hand (through July 29)
Sullivan Jr.'s committee, Daniel J. Sullivan for Senate, reported $18,835 in receipts for May 29–July 29, comprising $8,435 in individual contributions and a $10,400 candidate loan, with $8,400 cash on hand. These figures predate the primary.
Dan J. Sullivan (R) – Alaska Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1controversyTrump calls Sullivan Jr. a 'fraud' at Alaska gas line event, alleging Democrats planted him
At an Alaska event, President Trump called Petersburg candidate Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. a 'fraud' and alleged without evidence that Democrats placed him in the race to siphon votes. Courts had previously upheld Sullivan Jr.'s ballot eligibility.
Trump calls Alaska's second Dan Sullivan a 'fraud' at gas line event · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 18newsSullivan Jr. advances from top-four primary with about 2.5% of the vote
Sullivan Jr. finished third in the primary with approximately 2.5% of the vote, qualifying him for the November 3 general election alongside incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola.
Trump calls Alaska's second Dan Sullivan a 'fraud' at gas line event · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 29newsAlaska Supreme Court upholds Sullivan Jr.'s ballot eligibility
The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed Sullivan Jr.'s eligibility to appear on the ballot, leaving ballot-design questions to the Division of Elections. He ultimately appeared as 'Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr.' without a party designation.
Alaska Supreme Court Says a Man with the Same Name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan Is Eligible to Be on the Primary Ballot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 26filingAnchorage Superior Court orders Sullivan Jr. restored to the ballot
An Anchorage Superior Court judge ordered Sullivan Jr. reinstated, finding the Division of Elections had applied an additional eligibility requirement not in law and that evidence did not establish intent to confuse voters.
Trump calls Alaska's second Dan Sullivan a 'fraud' at gas line event · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 15controversyAlaska Division of Elections removes Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from the ballot
The Alaska Division of Elections removed Sullivan Jr. from the primary ballot, asserting his candidacy was intended to confuse voters with the incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Sullivan Jr. denied the accusation.
Elections 2026: One month until Alaska Decides · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $19K
- Spent
- $10K
- Cash on hand
- $8,400
As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6AK00326(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Alaska Supreme Court Says a Man with the Same Name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan Is Eligible to Be on the Primary Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Dan J. Sullivan (R) – Alaska Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Elections 2026: One month until Alaska Decides(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [4] Trump calls Alaska's second Dan Sullivan a 'fraud' at gas line event(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] [PDF] Position Sought: United States Senator Name and Political Affiliation(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [6] Petersburg's Dan J. Sullivan will be on the ballot for U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
- [7] A Sneak Preview — Daniel J Sullivan for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2026