The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska's Senate race

Former teacher Dan J. Sullivan will join incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola on Alaska’s general election ballot, NBC News projects. The appearance of the second Sullivan has drawn Republican criticism that it could confuse voters, a claim the candidate denies. Alaska’s election rules may limit the impact because the top four candidates from the all-party primary advance to a ranked-choice general election, allowing voters to rank both Sullivans. Democrats have targeted Alaska as a chance to flip a seat, noting President Donald Trump won the state by double digits in recent elections. Peltola became the first Alaska Native in Congress in 2022. Prosecutors are investigating whether the candidacy is part of a conspiracy; a grand jury issued subpoenas last week, NBC reports.