Alaska Supreme Court
Coverage of Alaska Supreme Court in the Nexus archive.
- To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
A Dan Sullivan, a retired teacher in Alaska, faces accusations from the GOP of being a sham candidate in the Senate race due to his shared name with incumbent Dan Sullivan. The Alaska Supreme Court reinstated his candidacy after a state official initially removed him from the ballot. Local residents in Petersburg, where he lives, defend his integrity despite claims he is part of a Democratic conspiracy.
- Second Dan Sullivan can appear on Alaska GOP Senate primary ballot, court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man named Dan Sullivan can challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August GOP Senate primary. Both candidates share the same name and will appear on the ballot.
- Namesake challenger to Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan allowed on primary ballot
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.
- Both Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules
A man named Dan Sullivan, challenging Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska, was allowed to remain on the primary ballot after the state supreme court ruled he is qualified to run. The court affirmed a lower court's decision that election officials improperly removed the challenger but deferred the issue of how to list him on the ballot.
- Both Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules
A man named Dan Sullivan, with the same name and party as Senator Dan Sullivan, is allowed to compete against him in Alaska's primary election, as the state supreme court ruled he should remain on the ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's finding that election officials improperly removed the challenger from the ballot but referred the issue of his ballot listing back for review.
- Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the Senate seat and must be listed on the August primary ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's decision but sent back the issue of how the challenger should be listed on the ballot.
- Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's August primary and ordered his inclusion on the ballot.
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
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.
- Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
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.