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Alaska voter on multiple Dan Sullivans in Senate race: "The ballot is very clear as to who's who"

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Alaska voter on multiple Dan Sullivans in Senate race: "The ballot is very clear as to who's who". (2026, November 2). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/alaska-voter-on-multiple-dan-sullivans-in-senate-race-the-ballot-is-very-clear-who-is-who/

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On November 2, 2026, confusion arose in Alaska's Senate race regarding two candidates named Dan Sullivan. A voter clarified that the ballot distinctly identifies each candidate to avoid any mix-up. However, earlier concerns were raised about potential voter confusion due to the similarity of names among candidates. Despite these initial worries, it appears that clear distinctions on the ballot have alleviated such issues. The specific measures taken by election officials to ensure clarity are not detailed in the available information.

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