Trump Alleges 'Trickery' in Alaska Republican Senate Primary
· World · ABC News, NBC News, New York Times
President Donald Trump has accused Democrats of orchestrating a deceptive tactic in the Alaska Republican primary by fielding a candidate who shares the same name as incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan. The challenger, Dan J. Sullivan, is a retired teacher who maintains he has a legitimate right to run for office under his own name. The Alaska Democratic Party and the campaign of Mary Peltola have denied any involvement or affiliation with either candidate. The Alaska Supreme Court previously upheld a lower court ruling that allows Dan J. Sullivan to remain on the ballot for the upcoming Senate race.
Why it matters
The presence of two candidates with identical names in a critical Senate race creates voter confusion that could potentially alter the balance of power in the U.S. Congress.
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