Sullivan

Peltola and Sullivan are advancing to the general election Senate in Alaska. This is the third cycle under Alaska’s new voting system, which requires the top four candidates from the primary, regardless of party affiliation, to advance for a ranked-choice general election.

An Alaska election official ruled a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan ineligible for the primary ballot due to allegations of intending to confuse voters by sharing a name and party with incumbent Dan Sullivan. The challenger claims his candidacy was legitimate and denies coordination with another candidate, while the ruling allows for an appeal.

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.

An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan, who shares a name and party with incumbent Dan Sullivan, is ineligible for the August primary ballot due to alleged intent to confuse voters. The challenger claims his candidacy is genuine, while officials investigate potential coordination with another candidate.

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called Sen. John Fetterman an 'a--hole' during a town hall, escalating their feud ahead of Maine's Senate primary. The exchange follows recent criticisms of Platner's past remarks and messages on an anonymous app, while Fetterman accused Platner of hypocrisy regarding his appearance and political alignment.

Locals in Sullivan, a town of 1,200 residents, are urging Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race due to 'horrible' scandals. Some residents describe the situation as 'downright disgusted' with Platner's campaign.

Amy Gertner, wife of Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner, criticized media coverage of her husband's reported past sexting with multiple women as 'shameful' and 'gossip,' arguing it diverts attention from serious issues. The couple married in 2023, lives in Sullivan, and has two dogs.