A candidate named Dan J. Sullivan filed to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s August primary. Alaska’s Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher ruled Dan J. Sullivan ineligible for the ballot, stating his candidacy was not filed in good faith and was intended to confuse or mislead voters. A judge, Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews, ruled that Dan J. Sullivan is eligible to appear on the Alaska primary ballot, overturning Beecher’s decision. Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan sought to have the challenger with the same name removed from the ballot. Republicans filed complaints against Dan J. Sullivan, alleging coordination with a Democratic campaign to confuse voters. The challenger Dan J. Sullivan can appeal the Division of Elections Director’s ruling, according to yakimaherald.com. The challenger Dan J. Sullivan can appeal Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling to the Alaska Supreme Court, according to scmp. The challenger Dan J. Sullivan stated he entered the race due to dissatisfaction with the incumbent senator’s 12-year record.