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A challenger named Dan J. Sullivan advanced to the general election in Alaska’s US Senate race alongside incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and Mary Peltola. The challenger succeeded after the state Supreme Court ruled him eligible for the ballot, overturning a decision by a top state elections official. The senator was endorsed by President Donald Trump, prompting criticism from Dan J. Sullivan.

A candidate named Dan J. Sullivan advanced to the general election in Alaska's U.S. Senate race after succeeding in a lawsuit for ballot placement; the state Supreme Court ultimately granted his eligibility despite objections from an elections official. The challenger appeared listed as Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., while incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and Mary Peltola are leading candidates in the highly watched contest. The primary also featured races for the U.S. House seat and governor.

A judge prevented Xcel from condemning land owned by a farmer. The utility is now taking its challenge to the state Supreme Court, where it will address conflicts over condemnation powers in Colorado regarding 550 feet of right of way on an Eastern Plains farm.

Alaska U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan moved on to the general election after a primary, handily outpolling a challenger also named Dan Sullivan who finished third. Election officials have scrutinized the challenger due to issues with name use and party affiliation changes, leading to investigations by the United States Department of Justice. Despite the controversy, Senator Dan Sullivan is expected to perform well in the general election.

Five California propositions, including Proposition 40 and its counterparts Prop 3 and Prop 43, ask voters who should pay billions in taxes to fund local public services. The measures range from Prop. 40's proposed 5% tax on the personal wealth of billionaires to efforts to permanently extend or limit various income surtaxes and special taxes.

In St. Paul, the State Supreme Court denied the City Council’s request to stop the “Tenants Right to Repair In Residential Rental Property” ballot initiative. Separately, Rod Stewart canceled his Sept. 1 State Fair show due to a coronary procedure, and Kyler Murray was announced as QB1 for the Vikings season.

Washington's three law schools are requesting the state Supreme Court to license graduates who were unable to take the canceled bar exam. The request aims to address the issue of students not being able to take the exam due to its cancellation.

A man was released before his arraignment due to a state Supreme Court ruling, despite the San Francisco District Attorney describing the crime as 'sickening.' The case involves a tortured kitten, a rooftop chase, and a drone.

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which supported Wisconsin's natural areas and parks, expired after 37 years due to legislative opposition. Republican legislators in northern Wisconsin opposed the program, citing concerns over property tax bases, while the state Supreme Court ruled against the Joint Finance Committee's process, leading to its expiration despite bipartisan support efforts.

A man with the same name and party as Alaska US Senator Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge him in the August primary, per a judge's ruling overturning a prior disqualification. The ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court.

North Carolina's House Bill 958 introduces requirements for overseas voters, including documentation and photo ID, and allows the state Elections Director to appoint political staff. The bill also modifies provisional ballot procedures and shifts legal responsibilities from the state Attorney General's office to the elections board.

Louisiana has shifted from a 'jungle primary' system to party primaries, sparking debate over whether unaffiliated voters should be allowed to participate in Republican or Democratic primaries. Supporters argue parties should control nominations, while opponents warn exclusion could reduce voter participation and weaken representation.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced a special legislative session to redraw voting maps following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in a landmark redistricting case. The session will convene 21 days after the ruling to address electoral map adjustments influenced by the Voting Rights Act (VRA) decision.

Democrats narrowly won Virginia's congressional redistricting referendum, granting them temporary redistricting control until 2030 and potentially increasing their congressional delegation advantage from 6-5 to 10-1. Republicans criticized insufficient funding and support from national GOP leaders, including former President Donald Trump, while the outcome faces a state Supreme Court challenge.