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Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, is seeking to challenge Sen. Dan S. Sullivan for his seat as a fellow Republican. (Katie Holmlund/AP)

GOP candidate with same name as senator can stay on Alaska ballot, judge rules

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A judge ruled that Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, can appear on Alaska's primary ballot alongside incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Both are Republicans, and the decision reversed a state ruling that had disqualified Dan J. Republicans accused Dan J. of running to confuse voters and aid Democrat Mary Peltola. The primary will be held on Aug. 18.

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