An Alaska Senate race has taken an unexpected turn with the confirmation of a Republican challenger sharing nearly the same name as the incumbent senator, complicating the ballot for voters. The incumbent, seeking a third term, now faces a divided Republican field while also competing against a Democrat who has surged in polls. Election officials acknowledged the unusual situation, which adds another layer to what was already expected to be a fiercely contested midterm battle. The race marks the first time in over a decade that a Democrat has had a realistic shot at winning the state’s Senate seat.
The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse supportersRepublican senator Dan S Sullivan will be joined on the November ballot in Alaska by a challenger with a nearly identical name from the same party, election officials confirmed on Tuesday, adding a twist to what is expected to be one of the most hotly contested races of the midterms.The Republican senator is running for a third term against Democrat Mary Peltola, a former US House representative whom polls show is neck-and-neck with him in a state that hasn’t sent a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Continue reading...
