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President Trump Urges Alaskans to Vote for Incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan Over Same-Named Challenger

President Trump issued an official warning to Alaska voters on Tuesday, urging them to select the incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan for the state's Senate seat. The warning comes as voters face an unusual primary where a retired teacher, Dan J. Sullivan, also appears on the ballot with the same name. President Trump characterized the challenger as an "imposter" and accused the Democrats of using the situation as a "hoax" to confuse voters. The administration's preferred candidate, Senator Dan S. Sullivan, has represented Alaska since 2015 and has been a key figure in Arctic security and military investment. While the incumbent senator labeled the challenger a "sham" candidate, Dan J. Sullivan defended his right to be on the ballot, noting that his name is a family legacy. The Alaska Supreme Court upheld the challenger's position on the ballot following a user-led legal challenge and a Justice Department investigation. Under Alaska's ranked-choice voting system, both Sullivans could potentially advance to the November general election.

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