Elecciones al Senado de Alaska confirman candidato homónimo

Elecciones al Senado de Alaska confirman candidato homónimo

El 26 de agosto, el Tribunal Supremo de Alaska dictaminó que el profesor jubilado Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. cumplía los requisitos legales para permanecer en la boleta del Senado de EE.  UU. para el asiento de Clase III del estado, quedando junto al senador republicano titular Dan Sullivan y a los demás candidatos para las elecciones de noviembre.

La decisión se produjo tras una serie de controversias tras la primaria del 14 de agosto, cuando el exalcalde de Anchorage Dan A. Sullivan respaldó al senador incumbente y observadores advirtieron que el candidato independiente con el mismo nombre podría generar confusión entre los votantes. Los resultados preliminares mostraron a la demócrata Mary Peltola liderando a Sullivan con aproximadamente el 48 % de los votos. Posteriormente, NBC News proyectó que Sullivan y Peltola pasarían a la boleta general, mientras que el rival de mismo nombre enfrentaba desafíos legales. El presidente Donald Trump había afirmado que los demócratas habían creado al candidato de nombre idéntico, acusación que negaron tanto el propio candidato como el Partido Demócrata de Alaska.

Actores

President Donald Trump Alaska Democratic Party Mary Peltola campaign Dan J. Sullivan Sen. Dan S. Sullivan

Ubicaciones

Alaska, United States Petersburg, Alaska, United States

Verificación de hechos

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Veredicto general: Parcialmente confirmado Confianza: 76% Afirmaciones: 3
Resumen

President Donald Trump accused Democrats of using a same-name candidate to confuse voters in Alaska's Republican Senate primary, which is partially confirmed. Mary Peltola is seeking to become Alaska's first Democratic senator since 2008, which is confirmed. Two unrelated Republican candidates named Dan Sullivan appear on the primary ballot, which is confirmed.

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26 de agosto de 2026
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Dan Sullivan will face Dan Sullivan in Alaska. Here’s how much that could hurt the GOP
Dan Sullivan will face Dan Sullivan in Alaska. Here’s how much that could hurt the GOP

CNN • 26 de ago 17:01

Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and little-known Dan J. Sullivan both qualified for the November ballot, and analysts say Alaska's ranked-choice voting may limit any vote-splitting impact, though a narrow margin could still be affected.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary

PBS • 26 de ago 15:19

A retired teacher named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. secured a spot on the Alaska U.S. Senate ballot after a state Supreme Court ruling, joining incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan and other candidates in a closely watched race.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 9% Centro
Dan Sullivan Jr advances to Alaska Senate race alongside Peltola
Dan Sullivan Jr advances to Alaska Senate race alongside Peltola

Fox News • 26 de ago 13:55

Dan J. Sullivan Jr., an independent who shares a name with incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, qualified for the Alaska Senate general election, creating a potential source of voter confusion under the state's ranked-choice voting system.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 27% Derecha
Man with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
Man with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary

CBS News • 26 de ago 09:40

Retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan secured a spot on the November ballot for Alaska's U.S. Senate race, joining incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola after a court decision affirmed his eligibility.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections
Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections

The Guardian • 26 de ago 04:48

Incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan will face Democrat Mary Peltola and a second Republican, Dan J. Sullivan, on Alaska's November Senate ballot after a state supreme court reinstated the latter.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
Republican with same name as incumbent advances from Alaska US Senate primary
Republican with same name as incumbent advances from Alaska US Senate primary

AP News • 26 de ago 04:47

Retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan qualified for the Alaska U.S. Senate general election, joining incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola after a court ruling allowed his ballot placement.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race

NBC News • 26 de ago 04:07

Former teacher Dan J. Sullivan will appear on the general-election ballot in Alaska’s Senate race with incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola, according to NBC News projections.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
24 de agosto de 2026
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Former Anchorage mayor endorses Sen Dan Sullivan in Alaska's race
Former Anchorage mayor endorses Sen Dan Sullivan in Alaska's race

Fox News • 24 de ago 14:51

Former Anchorage mayor Dan A. Sullivan endorsed incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, while a third candidate with the same name faces legal challenges and accusations of voter confusion.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 45% Derecha
23 de agosto de 2026
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GOP incumbent faces name confusion risk from Sullivan Jr in Alaska
GOP incumbent faces name confusion risk from Sullivan Jr in Alaska

Fox News • 23 de ago 14:00

Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan faces potential ballot confusion from independent Dan J. Sullivan Jr., as Alaska prepares for a November election using ranked-choice voting.

Credibilidad 71% Manip. 12% Centro
20 de agosto de 2026
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Alaska was a trial run for Democrats’ Senate majority hopes. How did it go?
Alaska was a trial run for Democrats’ Senate majority hopes. How did it go?

CNN • 20 de ago 16:42

In Alaska's all-party primary, former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola is ahead of Republican Senator Dan Sullivan with about 48% of the vote, while the race remains incomplete.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 32% Centro
19 de agosto de 2026
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Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary

The Guardian • 19 de ago 11:24

Senator Dan Sullivan and former Representative Mary Peltola finished in the top two of Alaska's nonpartisan primary, moving on to the November general election where the race could influence Senate control.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate - US politics live
Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate - US politics live

The Guardian • 19 de ago 10:55

In Alaska's nonpartisan primary, Democrat Mary Peltola holds a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, with both expected to advance to the November general election.

Credibilidad 71% Manip. 32% Centro
U.S. Senate race will have two Dan Sullivans and a Mary Peltola
U.S. Senate race will have two Dan Sullivans and a Mary Peltola

Alaska Public Media • 19 de ago 05:45

Preliminary results show incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola leading the Alaska U.S. Senate primary, while a third candidate named Dan Sullivan also secured a spot on the ballot; the fourth-place race remains too close to call.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance to battleground Senate election in Alaska
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance to battleground Senate election in Alaska

NBC News • 19 de ago 05:00

NBC News projects that Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola will be among the top four candidates in Alaska's primary and move on to the November ballot, while a second candidate named Dan J. Sullivan remains on the ballot pending legal scrutiny.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
17 de agosto de 2026
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A Democrat is leading polls in reliably red Alaska. Meet Mary Peltola
A Democrat is leading polls in reliably red Alaska. Meet Mary Peltola

USA Today • 17 de ago 15:42

Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola holds a narrow lead over incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's nonpartisan primary, positioning her as a potential first Native Alaskan senator.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 12% Centro
Two Republicans with the same name are running for Senate in Alaska. The bigger threat? Democrat Mary Peltola
Two Republicans with the same name are running for Senate in Alaska. The bigger threat? Democrat Mary Peltola

The Guardian • 17 de ago 11:15

Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan faces a competitive contest against Democrat Mary Peltola, who seeks to become Alaska's first Democratic senator since 2008, while two unrelated Republican candidates share his name on the primary ballot.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 34% Centro
16 de agosto de 2026
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Trump accuses Democrats of 'trickery' over candidate with same name as Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan
Trump accuses Democrats of 'trickery' over candidate with same name as Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 16 de ago 21:53

President Donald Trump accused Democrats of using a same-name candidate to confuse voters in Alaska's Republican Senate primary, while the candidate and party denied any coordination.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 12% Centro