Key facts
- Senator Dan Sullivan is seeking reelection in Alaska.
- Sullivan has not distanced himself from President Donald Trump's policies.
- Trump rallied supporters in Wasilla, endorsing Sullivan and criticizing Mary Peltola.
- A third candidate named Dan Sullivan is also on the ballot.
- Trump criticized Alaska's ranked-choice voting system.
Senator Dan Sullivan is aligning himself with President Donald Trump in his bid for reelection in Alaska, a strategy that contrasts with other vulnerable Republicans. During a debate and in interviews, Sullivan repeatedly declined opportunities to distance himself from Trump's policies and positions. When asked about Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for voters if Republicans retain control of Congress, Sullivan stated he had "got to look at the legislation" and would "evaluate that if and when it happens." Trump recently held a rally in Wasilla, urging Alaskans to reelect Sullivan and criticizing Democratic challenger Mary Peltola, whom he accused of working with "Crooked Joe Biden" to harm Alaska's energy sector. Peltola's campaign welcomed presidential visits but stated Alaskans would hold Sullivan accountable for his "price-hiking agenda." The race is further complicated by another candidate named Dan Sullivan, a factor Trump highlighted as a potential issue for the incumbent.