Alaska Division of Elections

Alaska officials sent over 3,000 letters to voters asking them to verify citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary after a data mix-up between state agencies potentially added noncitizens to voter rolls. Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher discussed the issue during a hearing with state lawmakers.

Alaska sent 3,000 letters to voters asking them to verify citizenship ahead of the August 18 primary, a higher-than-usual number linked to voter roll maintenance. Officials attributed the discrepancy to old data being flagged during a comparison with DMV records, while lawmakers raised concerns about potential impacts on citizens. The process does not require documentation and allows recipients to cast a special ballot if they fail to respond.

Alaska sent approximately 3,000 letters to voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the August 18 primary. The letters resulted from voter roll maintenance comparing data with the Division of Motor Vehicles, though discrepancies exist in the reported number of letters sent. The effort coincides with national concerns about non-citizen voting, though research indicates such instances are rare.

Alaska sent 3,048 letters to voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the August 18 primary, a number higher than usual. State officials attributed the discrepancy to old data being picked up during voter roll maintenance with the Division of Motor Vehicles. The process does not require documentation and aims to ensure only citizens vote, while lawmakers expressed concerns about potential citizen voters being flagged.

Alaska sent 3,000 letters to voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the August 18 primary. The letters were issued during voter roll maintenance that compared state records with the Division of Motor Vehicles' data, resulting in an unusually high number of requests. Officials noted discrepancies in the count and confirmed recipients can still vote using a special ballot if they do not respond.

Alaska Supreme Court allowed Dan J. Sullivan to remain on the primary ballot to challenge incumbent U.S. Senator Dan S. Sullivan, rejecting arguments that his candidacy was in 'good faith.' The ruling permits both candidates to appear, with the elections division now tasked with determining ballot labeling under existing laws.

A judge ruled a man named Dan J. Sullivan eligible to challenge U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's primary, overturning a prior disqualification. The state is appealing the decision, which hinges on whether the challenger's candidacy met 'good faith' criteria under Alaska law.

A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, who shares a name and party affiliation with Alaska's U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, is eligible for the August primary ballot. The decision overturned a prior disqualification by the Division of Elections, which argued his candidacy lacked 'good faith' and could confuse voters.

A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, sharing the same name and party as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, is eligible for the August primary ballot, overturning an earlier disqualification. The decision centered on the state's use of a new 'good faith' criteria, which the judge found lacked constitutional or legal basis.

An Alaskan election official ruled a Senate candidate ineligible for the ballot due to sharing the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. The official concluded the candidate's declaration of candidacy was not properly filed.

An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan, who shares the same name and party as incumbent Dan Sullivan, is ineligible for the August primary ballot due to alleged intent to confuse voters. The challenger claims his candidacy is genuine and has denied allegations of coordination with another candidate, while Republicans and the lieutenant governor allege the run is a 'sham' to manipulate the race.

A U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan has been ruled ineligible for Alaska's August primary ballot by a top election official. The decision was made by an Alaska election official regarding ballot eligibility.

An Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify a Republican Senate candidate named Dan Sullivan, citing eligibility concerns. The challenger, who shares his name with Senator Dan Sullivan, faces an investigation into potential ballot access violations.

Two Dan Sullivans are competing in Alaska's U.S. Senate race. The challenger, Dan J. Sullivan, denies claims that his candidacy is a coordinated effort by Democrats to confuse voters, stating it is his personal choice and that he has no contact with the campaign of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola.

Two Alaska Senate candidates named Dan Sullivan, both Republicans, are competing in the primary. The challenger claims his candidacy is independent and denies coordination with Democrats, while the incumbent accuses him of voter confusion. The Alaska Division of Elections distinguishes them by middle initial.

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska's primary, which he claims is a coordinated effort by Democrats and his rival Mary Peltola to confuse voters. The challenger, Dan J. Sullivan from Petersburg, is registered as a Republican but has not appeared on federal campaign records. Republicans have raised concerns about voter confusion and potential legal action.