Dunleavy Orders Investigation Into Alleged Recruitment of Second Dan Sullivan
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered a criminal investigation into allegations that a second candidate named Dan Sullivan was recruited to run against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Alaska.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 29, 2026 —
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered a criminal investigation into allegations that a second candidate named Dan Sullivan was recruited to run against incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.
The allegation concerns the recruitment of a candidate who shares the senator’s name. The available information does not establish whether the second Dan Sullivan agreed to run, filed as a candidate or took any other step toward entering the race.
The governor’s order calls for an investigation into the allegations. The information provided does not identify the investigative agency, the person or people accused of recruiting the candidate, or the evidence underlying the claims. It also does not specify when the alleged recruitment occurred or provide details about the investigation’s scope or expected timeline.
No findings or conclusions from the investigation were provided. The allegations remain allegations; the information available does not establish that any wrongdoing occurred.
The race is described as closely watched, but no polling, campaign developments or other details about the contest were provided. The information also does not state whether the senator or the second candidate has commented on the matter.
Further details—including who made the allegations and what prompted Dunleavy to order the investigation—were not included in the available account. Until investigative findings or additional information are released, the circumstances surrounding the alleged recruitment remain unclear.
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