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Dan S. Sullivan
Registered Republican candidate for United States Senator, Alaska · Incumbent
U.S. Senator (incumbent)
Dan S. Sullivan is a Republican who has represented Alaska in the U.S. Senate since 2015 and is seeking re-election. He advanced from Alaska's nonpartisan top-four primary on August 18, 2026, to the November 3 ranked-choice general election. His opponents are Democrat Mary Peltola, Republican Gerald Heikes, and a Petersburg Republican who has a similar name, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Where Sullivan stands
- Iran / foreign policy
- Supports President Trump's use of war powers against Iran. He said in the Oct. 15 debate that 'the largest state sponsor of terrorism should not have nuclear weapons.'
- Energy and cost of living
- Says energy costs from the Iran war are too high and argues that producing more domestic energy would bring costs down. He calls fuel prices his top issue.
- Fisheries
- Says he worked to make Alaska fishermen eligible for USDA fuel cost relief.
- Infrastructure
- Joined the Alaska congressional delegation in announcing a $249 million federal grant to finish the Port MacKenzie rail extension.
- Alaska Native lands
- Introduced legislation to expand the lands available for Alaska Native land selections.
Background
- U.S. Senator from Alaska, 2015–present
- Alaska Commissioner of Natural Resources, 2010–2013
- Alaska Attorney General, 2009–2010
- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, 2006–2009
- U.S. Marine Corps officer (active duty and reserve)
- Education: B.A., Harvard University; J.D. and M.S. in Foreign Service, Georgetown University
In the news
- Sen. Dan Sullivan calls into KNOM ahead of tight senate race KNOM, October 22, 2026
- Trump: GOP weighing legal action to remove second Dan Sullivan from Alaska ballot The Washington Times, October 22, 2026
- Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office NBC News, October 16, 2026
Also running for United States Senator
- Gerald L. Heikes Registered Republican
- Mary Peltola Registered Democrat
- Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. Registered Republican
Sources
- Senator Dan Sullivan official Senate site
- NBC News debate coverage
- Alaska Beacon debate coverage
- KNOM interview
- Alaska Beacon on the final ballot lineup
- Wikipedia: 2026 U.S. Senate election in Alaska
Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.
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