A judge has ruled that a Republican candidate named Dan J. Sullivan can remain on the ballot for Alaska's GOP Senate primary, overturning a decision by the state's Division of Elections.
An administrative law judge sided with the candidate, allowing him to run against incumbent U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan. The Division of Elections had previously disqualified the candidate, citing potential voter confusion due to the shared name with the well-known senator. The ruling permits the candidate to appear on the primary ballot as Dan J. Sullivan.
The case centered on whether the candidate's inclusion could mislead voters in the Republican primary contest.