Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan's campaign has spent nearly $35,000 on restaurants outside of Alaska since March 1, with more than $13,000 allocated to a yet-to-open Washington D.C. steakhouse, according to Federal Election Commission filings reviewed by the Daily Mail. The Republican senator, who is facing a competitive general election, also reportedly spent thousands at private clubs and frequented other upscale dining establishments in the nation's capital.

Among the expenditures is over $7,000 spent at Lucille's Modern Chophouse, a restaurant by Chef Matt Baker that has not yet opened. Sullivan's campaign has also made multiple visits to the private 116 Club, with over $12,000 spent between January 2025 and March 2026, and Bistro Cacao, where approximately $21,500 was spent in the same period. Since March, further spending includes $3,000 at the 116 Club and $6,500 at Bistro Cacao.

Luxury Resorts and Campaign Events

Beyond dining, Sullivan's campaign and associated PACs have allocated substantial funds to events at luxury resorts. The Sullivan Victory PAC, for instance, spent nearly $27,500 on an event at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. This resort, located over 3,600 miles from Anchorage, features amenities such as multiple pools, a golf course, and private villas, with room rates reportedly ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per night.

In fiscal quarter two, Sullivan's campaign spent approximately $28,000 on food and event expenses. This contrasts with less than $7,000 spent on similar expenses within Alaska during the same period. Additionally, two PACs linked to Sullivan, Sullivan Victory and True North, have each reported over $10,000 in food-related expenditures since March.

Criticism and Election Context

Eric Croft, chairman for the Alaska Democratic Party, criticized Sullivan's spending, stating, "Dan Sullivan will always put himself and his special interest backers above Alaskans." He highlighted the high cost of living in Alaska, citing gas prices and grocery costs that exceed national averages, as a point of contrast.

Sullivan, who has an estimated net worth of $8.5 million, is seeking re-election. He secured a spot in the general election alongside Democrat Mary Peltola and a fellow Republican also named Dan Sullivan. In the open primary, Peltola received nearly 64,000 votes, while Senator Sullivan garnered 57,000 votes. The general election is scheduled for November 3. Sullivan has held his Senate seat since winning in 2014.