Election 2026 Alaska

This trash can, shown on Saturday, July 4, 2026, is one of numerous bins in Petersburg, Alaska, whose design is inspired by fish and seafood canning labels historically linked to canneries in the community.

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To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful

To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful

Many longtime residents of the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg say they opposed efforts by the state to keep a local man named Dan Sullivan from running in this year's U.S. Senate race, even if they're not voting for him. Sullivan has lived in Petersburg for decades and shares the same name and party affiliation as the Republican incumbent in the race. The senator and his GOP allies have accused the challenger Sullivan of working with Democrats to confuse and mislead voters. He denies the allegation. Many Petersburg residents say they find it hard to believe claims that the retired teacher is a dirty trickster.