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Candidate for U.S. Senate

Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.

Republican

Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. is a registered Republican and retired elementary school teacher who has lived in Petersburg since 1980 and worked for the U.S. Forest Service. He says he is running because he is dissatisfied with the incumbent senator and wants a senator who listens to constituents. He finished third in the August primary with about 2.5% of the vote.

Current or most recent role
Retired elementary school teacher
Hometown
Petersburg
Campaign website
sullivanforsenate.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says Alaska deserves a senator who listens, shows up and puts Alaska first.[1]
  • Says the incumbent senator has lost touch with the people he was elected to represent.[1],[2]
  • Points to his work in logging, construction, forestry and teaching as giving him a firsthand view of Alaska families' challenges.[1]

Background

  • Elementary school teacher (retired), Petersburg[1],[2]
  • Employee, U.S. Forest Service[1]
  • Member, Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department; Petersburg Public Safety Advisory Board[1]

Education

  • Attended (degree not listed), Southeastern Illinois College; Idaho State University[1]

Where they stand

  • Elections & Democracy
    Says every qualified citizen should be able to seek office and that he supports fair elections and equal access to the ballot.[1]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Says he opposes efforts to keep candidates like him off the ballot.[1]

Voting record

Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“Alaska deserves a senator who puts Alaska first.”

Official candidate statement, 2026 Alaska election pamphlet[1]

Sources

  1. Official candidate statement: Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., United States Senator, Alaska Division of Elections
  2. Alaska Supreme Court allows namesake challenger to U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan to appear on the ballot, Anchorage Daily News, June 29, 2026
  3. Alaska's 4th-place U.S. Senate finisher drops out, elevating GOP candidate to ballot, Anchorage Daily News, September 1, 2026

Photo: Sullivan for Senate campaign (Campaign photo).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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