Two candidates named Sullivan are on Alaska’s ballot on Tuesday, creating concern that votes intended for the Republican senator could instead benefit his namesake and threaten the senator’s reelection bid.
Washington took the matter to court in an effort to address the potential ballot confusion. The judge rejected the lawsuit, dealing a setback to the Trump administration ahead of the midterm elections.
The available information does not identify the other Sullivan candidate or provide further details about the legal arguments and ruling.
Sources: Handelsblatt.