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Letter from Carol Beecher, Director, Division of Elections, to Daniel J. Sullivan (Exhibit A to the complaint)
Published by Alaska Division of Elections on June 15, 2026.
the state election director's June finding that Daniel J. Sullivan's candidacy was not in good faith
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… of the evidence is that you chose this new nickname and party affiliation because that name and party affiliation happen to be the name and party affiliation of another candidate in the race. A declaration of candidacy filed for the purpose of confusing or misleading voters and compromising the fairness of the ballot is not properly filed as required by Alaska Statute 15.25.060. As such, I am unable to maintain your declaration of candidacy and I am de-certifying your candidacy for United States Senator. This decision is made pursuant to 15.25.042 and 6 AAC 25.260 along with other relevant provisions of law. Pursuant to 6 AAC 25.260(i), my determination in this matter is final. Although you 2 Case 3:26-cv-00376-SLG Document 1-1 Filed 10/22/26 Page 2 of 3 Exhibit A …
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Timeline entries this record anchors: State removes Daniel J. Sullivan from the ballot.