Donald Trump Backs Senator Dan Sullivan Amid Name Confusion

Former Anchorage mayor Dan A Sullivan has endorsed Republican incumbent Senator Dan S Sullivan for a third term in the Alaska US Senate election. The endorsement comes as the incumbent faces a challenger, Dan J Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher and former US Forest Service employee who shares the same name.

Donald Trump and Republican officials have accused Dan J Sullivan of being a "Democratic plant" or "imposter" intended to confuse voters and siphon support toward Democratic candidate Mary Peltola. The Republican party attempted to block Dan J Sullivan's candidacy through legal action, but the effort failed in court.

Dan J Sullivan has denied any affiliation with the Democratic party, stating his candidacy is a personal choice driven by dissatisfaction with the state of the United States. The race is a four-candidate field for the November 3 midterms, which includes former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola.