It’s no joke: A second Dan Sullivan says he really does want to be Alaska’s next senator

Dan Sullivan smiles for a photo at Petersburg’s Airport Bypass Road on June 2, 2026. (Taylor Heckart/KFSK)
A political unknown from Petersburg filed for Alaska’s U.S. Senate race last week. His name is Dan Sullivan, the same name as Alaska’s sitting junior senator. And they’ll both be on the same ballot for Alaska’s primary in August.
The new candidate sparked interest and accusations almost as soon as he announced his campaign.
Both Sullivans are running as Re