# Dem bucks party over alleged Alaska vote-siphoning effort: ‘Neither party should be doing it’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dem-bucks-party-over-alleged-alaska-vote-siphoning-effort-neither-party-should-be-doing-it/
- Published: 2026-10-26T20:39:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T21:26:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-bucks-party-over-alleged-alaska-vote-siphoning-effort-neither-party-should-doing-it
- Topics: Art, Culture, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Rob Sand says neither party should use alleged vote-siphoning tactics.
- Two Alaska candidates have similar names on the ballot.
- The Justice Department lawsuit has intensified the Senate race dispute.

## Summary

Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand criticised an alleged effort by Democrats to promote an Alaska candidate whose name resembles that of Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, saying neither party should manipulate the political system. The dispute matters because the similar names could affect votes in a closely watched Senate race and has prompted federal legal action.

The incumbent is listed on the ballot as “Dan S. Sullivan”, a Republican and the incumbent, while the unaffiliated challenger is “Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.” Republicans allege the resemblance could divert votes from the senator; the challenger denies being a Democratic plant. The Justice Department has sued over possible voter confusion, seeking to block certification if Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola, who says voters can tell the candidates apart and has asked a judge to dismiss the case.

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