The controversy over the two Dan Sullivans running for the seat has underscored the stakes involved in highly competitive election.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary,

An Alaska judge has ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen.

The ruling overturns the Alaska Division of Elections determination that Dan. J. Sullivan is ineligible to challenge Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.