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Daniel J. Sullivan
Alaska Senate winner? (Person)
$116.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleU.S. Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age61 years old (Nov 13, 1964)
GenderMale
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LocationAlaska
BackgroundPolitician
EducationHarvard University — B.A., Economics (1987)
Notable personal detailsDaniel Scott Sullivan is a U.S. Senator from Alaska, first sworn in on January 6, 2015. He previously served as Alaska attorney general (2009–2010) and as commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (2010–2013). He served for 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve on February 1, 2024. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and a J.D./M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and tax relief for working families, seniors, and small businesses and opposes raising taxes on Alaskans. Emphasizes pro-growth, pro-energy policies and fiscal restraint while promoting targeted deductions and credits.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has supported legislative steps toward its repeal and market-oriented health reforms; favors state flexibility for Medicaid and policies that reduce federal mandates while supporting targeted federal investments for rural and veterans’ health needs.
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Immigration & Border
Dan (Daniel J.) Sullivan supports stronger border security and expanded enforcement measures, has criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border, and backed funding for a southern border wall and increased resources for Border Patrol, ICE, and immigration courts. His public statements frame the situation as a border crisis tied to fentanyl and criminal activity and call for enhanced law enforcement and border infrastructure.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports returning abortion regulation to the states and describes himself as pro-life while endorsing exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. Has said he will support policies that restrict abortion access at the federal level and focus on alternatives such as child care and adoption support.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections for Alaskans and has opposed federal gun‑control legislation he views as infringing on those rights, while expressing openness to measures addressing mental health and having voted for some background‑check tightening in the past. Emphasizes Alaska’s unique reliance on firearms for subsistence, hunting, and self‑defense and is skeptical of broad new restrictions such as raising the assault‑weapon purchase age or arming teachers.
News
Daniel J. Sullivan is in the news because of an Alaska Senate ballot fight over whether he can stay on the 2026 primary ballot despite sharing a name with incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. State election officials first disqualified him, saying his filing was not in good faith and could confuse voters, but an Alaska judge ordered him back on the ballot. The dispute has now moved through appeals and court rulings, and election officials are still deciding how he will appear in the race.
To the GOP, he’s a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and U.S. Senate hopeful
Judge rules same-name candidate can challenge Sen Dan Sullivan in Alaska
Second Dan Sullivan can stay on Alaska ballot for Senate, judge rules
Man with same name eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules
Endorsements
Endorsers of Daniel J. Sullivan for Alaska Senate winner? (Person)
President Trump
Elected official
President Trump endorsed Senator Dan Sullivan for U.S. Senate
Fundraising
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