BIOGUIDE S001198 · FEC S4AK00214
Dan Sullivan
CandidateNo Political Party
- Race
- U.S. Senate · Alaska
- Result
- Not yet called
- Opponents
- Daniel S. Sullivan (R); Mary Peltola (D); Gerald Heikes (R)
- Research
- Basic
Party line14 votes tracked
With party = voted the same way as most Democrats who voted.
Said vs. did4 statements · 14 votes
ICE is overfunded, under-trained, and tasked with unrealistic deportation goals.
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. Senate
2026-11-03
| Daniel S. Sullivan R | incumbent |
| Mary Peltola D | challenger |
| Gerald Heikes R | challenger |
| Dan Sullivan No Political Party | challenger |
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
ICE is overfunded, under-trained, and tasked with unrealistic deportation goals.
In the 2026 Alaska Beacon voter guide questionnaire he said ICE is overfunded and tasked with unrealistic deportation goals, and that the system should maintain strong borders.[4]
It seems like we went in with a hammer and just started smashing things. To my mind, they weren’t very effective, they raised the price on lots of things.
In an Aug. 2026 Alaska Public Media interview he said tariffs can be a tool if used precisely, and that the tariffs imposed were not effective and raised prices.[7]
- NOResolution to end the global tariff emergency (S.J. Res. 49, 2025-04-30), which would have ended the emergency used to impose global tariffs.[8]
- NOResolution to end the global tariff emergency (S.J. Res. 88, 2025-10-30), which would end the emergency used to impose global tariffs.[9]
0 of 2 votes point the same way as the statement
I would oppose legislation like the SAVE act as Congress should not meddle in a state’s responsibility for fair elections and it would likely make voting much harder for rural Alaskans.
In the 2026 Alaska Beacon voter guide questionnaire he said he would oppose legislation like the SAVE Act.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Cosponsored S. 9, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (119th Congress), which would bar transgender girls and women from girls' and women's school sports programs that receive federal funds.
Documented position[10]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-07-01), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements.[6]
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-07-01), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.[6]
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-07-01), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.[6]
Biography
Dan J. Sullivan is a retired teacher from Petersburg, Alaska, who shares his name with the incumbent senator and placed third in the August 2026 primary with 2.5%. The Alaska Division of Elections removed him from the primary ballot over allegations he entered the race to confuse voters; he denied this, and the Alaska Supreme Court ruled on June 29, 2026 that he must remain on the ballot. He told Alaska Public Media he is running because of dissatisfaction with the incumbent and cited affordable housing, health care access and cost of living as his issues.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Dan J. Sullivan is a retired teacher who lives in Petersburg, Alaska, where he told Alaska Public Media he has lived for decades. He also spent 15 years working for the U.S. Forest Service, according to the same report.[2][3] He was originally a member of the Alaska Independence Party and, after it dissolved in 2025, joined the Republican Party. He appeared on the primary ballot as "Daniel J. Sullivan Jr." without a party designation, and Ballotpedia lists him as having no party affiliation.[1][3]
In June 2026 the Alaska Division of Elections removed Sullivan from the primary ballot after Republicans, including the incumbent, alleged he was running dishonestly. He denied the accusation and sued, and the Alaska Supreme Court ruled on June 29, 2026 that he could appear on the ballot.[2][3] He says he supports Alaska's ranked-choice and open-primary system and told Alaska Public Media he wants to appeal to Republican voters critical of the Trump administration.[3]
Recent votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | With partyvoted yes | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Senate passageH.R. 7148 · Bill Passed 71–29 · roll call ↗Democrats 23–24 · Republicans 48–5 |
| 2025-12-17 | With partyvoted yes | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Motion Agreed to 77–20 · roll call ↗Democrats 28–18 · Republicans 49–2 |
| 2025-11-10 | With partyvoted yes | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Bill Passed 60–40 · roll call ↗Democrats 8–39 · Republicans 52–1 |
| 2025-11-06 | With partyvoted no | War Powers Resolution on Venezuela — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 90 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 49–51 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 2–51 |
| 2025-10-30 | With partyvoted no | Resolution to end the global tariff emergencyS.J. Res. 88 · Joint Resolution Passed 51–47 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 4–47 |
| 2025-07-01 | With partyvoted yes | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Senate passageH.R. 1 · Bill Passed 50–50 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 50–3 |
| 2025-06-27 | With partyvoted no | War Powers Resolution on Iran — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 59 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–1 · Republicans 1–52 |
| 2025-06-17 | With partyvoted yes | GENIUS Act — Senate passageS. 1582 · Bill Passed 68–30 · roll call ↗Democrats 18–28 · Republicans 50–2 |
Showing the 8 most recent of 14 votes.
All 14 recorded votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | With partyvoted yes | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — Senate passageH.R. 7148 · Bill Passed 71–29 · roll call ↗Democrats 23–24 · Republicans 48–5The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026. |
| 2025-12-17 | With partyvoted yes | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Motion Agreed to 77–20 · roll call ↗Democrats 28–18 · Republicans 49–2The fiscal year 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for service members and funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and missile-defense programs. This vote sent the House-Senate compromise version to the President, who signed it into law the next day. |
| 2025-11-10 | With partyvoted yes | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Bill Passed 60–40 · roll call ↗Democrats 8–39 · Republicans 52–1The bill reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown by funding most agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing full-year funding for a smaller group of agencies through September 2026. Eight members of the Democratic caucus joined nearly all Republicans to pass it. |
| 2025-11-06 | With partyvoted no | War Powers Resolution on Venezuela — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 90 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 49–51 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 2–51S.J.Res. 90 would have directed the President to end military hostilities within or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized, after U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the region. A motion to discharge the resolution from committee failed, blocking a vote on final passage. |
| 2025-10-30 | With partyvoted no | Resolution to end the global tariff emergencyS.J. Res. 88 · Joint Resolution Passed 51–47 · roll call ↗Democrats 47–0 · Republicans 4–47S.J.Res. 88 terminates the national emergency the President used to impose broad tariffs on imports from most countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Unlike an earlier April 2025 attempt, this resolution passed the Senate, though it still required House and presidential action to take effect. |
| 2025-07-01 | With partyvoted yes | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Senate passageH.R. 1 · Bill Passed 50–50 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 50–3H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, adds new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and seniors, and increases border security and defense spending. It reduces projected Medicaid and SNAP spending and adds new work requirements; Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. |
| 2025-06-27 | With partyvoted no | War Powers Resolution on Iran — motion to dischargeS.J. Res. 59 · Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–53 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–1 · Republicans 1–52S.J.Res. 59 would have directed the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran that Congress had not authorized, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier that month. A motion to discharge the resolution from committee failed, preventing a vote on final passage. |
| 2025-06-17 | With partyvoted yes | GENIUS Act — Senate passageS. 1582 · Bill Passed 68–30 · roll call ↗Democrats 18–28 · Republicans 50–2The GENIUS Act creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold reserves backing their tokens on a one-to-one basis and comply with new disclosure and licensing rules. It was the first major piece of cryptocurrency legislation to clear Congress. |
| 2025-04-30 | With partyvoted no | Resolution to end the global tariff emergencyS.J. Res. 49 · Joint Resolution Defeated 49–49 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–0 · Republicans 3–49S.J.Res. 49 would have terminated the national emergency the President declared in April 2025 to impose broad tariffs on imports from most U.S. trading partners. The resolution failed on a tied 49-49 vote. |
| 2025-03-14 | With partyvoted yes | Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — Senate passageH.R. 1968 · Bill Passed 54–46 · roll call ↗Democrats 2–45 · Republicans 52–1The bill funded the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2025, largely at prior-year spending levels, averting a shutdown. It also extended several expiring health and other program authorizations. |
| 2025-02-13 | With partyvoted yes | Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS SecretaryPN Kennedy · Nomination Confirmed 52–48 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 52–1The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services, overseeing federal health, food-safety, and drug-regulatory agencies. Senator Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote against the nomination. |
| 2025-02-04 | With partyvoted yes | Confirmation of Pamela Bondi as Attorney GeneralPN Bondi · Nomination Confirmed 54–46 · roll call ↗Democrats 1–46 · Republicans 53–0The Senate confirmed Pamela Bondi, Florida's former attorney general, to serve as U.S. Attorney General, leading the Justice Department. The vote fell largely along party lines. |
| 2025-01-24 | With partyvoted yes | Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of DefensePN Hegseth · Nomination Confirmed 50–50 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–47 · Republicans 50–3The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army National Guard officer, to serve as Secretary of Defense. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republican senators joined all Democrats in voting against the nomination. |
| 2025-01-20 | With partyvoted yes | Laken Riley Act — Senate passageS. 5 · Bill Passed 64–35 · roll call ↗Democrats 12–35 · Republicans 52–0The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who are arrested, charged, or convicted for theft, burglary, or certain violent crimes. It also allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government over certain immigration enforcement decisions. |
In their own words
Priorities
- "Of greatest importance now is housing and affordability, two factors that will keep our young people and elderly from moving South."[4]
- "Housing, healthcare and high fuel costs are immediate needs that I see my community struggle with."[4]
- "The war in Iran was ill-conceived and poorly planned. I do not support it."[4]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“Continue to fund and support research to mitigate climate change effects.”[4]
In the 2026 Alaska Beacon voter guide questionnaire, on climate change
Campaign money$9.1M raised · 67% from individuals · FEC through 2026-07-29
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $4.1M
- PACs & committees $1.9M
- Party $62K
Largest committee contributions
- NRSC Party$62K
- National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (Nabpac) PAC$11K
- Chevron Employees Political Action Committee - Chevron Corporation PAC$10K
- Oorah! Political Action Committee PAC$10K
- Hca Healthcare, Inc. Good Government Fund PAC$10K
- Conocophillips Spirit PAC PAC$10K
- National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Rockpac PAC$10K
- Exxon Mobil Corporation Political Action Committee (Exxonmobil PAC) PAC$10K
- Deloitte Political Action Committee PAC$10K
- Common Sense for America PAC PAC$10K
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/dan-sullivan
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 32 of 816 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (12), Rights & public safety (7), Health & care (7)
Wyden Amdt. No. 5336; To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study related to economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements struck by any Federal department, agency, or office with any pharmaceutical manufacturer.
A yes vote adopted Wyden Amendment 5336 to the budget resolution, which establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to a Comptroller General study of private or confidential drug pricing agreements with manufacturers. (AI-written)
What it does: This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2027-FY2035, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that incre…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 44–0, Republicans 2–49
Apr 23, 2026Official record ↗
Paul Amdt. No. 4272; To eliminate funding for refugee and entrant assistance.
A yes vote sought to adopt Amendment 4272 to H.R. 7148, which would eliminate funding for refugee and entrant assistance. (AI-written)
What it does: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homel…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–45, Republicans 32–18
Jan 30, 2026Official record ↗
Duckworth Amdt. No. 3466; To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the plan of the Secretary for Department of Veterans Affairs workforce reduction in fiscal year 2026.
A yes vote would have adopted Duckworth Amendment 3466, which would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Department's fiscal year 2026 workforce reduction plan. (AI-written)
What it does: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 42–0, Republicans 1–48
Aug 1, 2025Official record ↗
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- Yes
With most of their party · Agreed to 46–45 · Yes 45–No 45 · Democrats 0–43, Republicans 45–0
May 11, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 49–47 · Yes 47–No 47 · Democrats 0–45, Republicans 47–0
Feb 12, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Confirmed 48–46 · Yes 46–No 46 · Democrats 0–44, Republicans 46–0
Jun 4, 2025Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Rejected 46–49 · Yes 46–No 46 · Democrats 44–0, Republicans 0–46
Jan 15, 2025Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Confirmed 48–47 · Yes 48–No 47 · Democrats 0–45, Republicans 48–0
Jul 23, 2026Official record ↗
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.United States Senate election in Alaska, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.Dan Sullivan (Alaska U.S. Senate candidate) · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 3.Petersburg's Dan J. Sullivan will be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. What are his policies? · Alaska Public Media · 2026-08-03 News report
- 4.U.S. Senator - 2026 General Election Voter Guide · Alaska Beacon (collaborative Alaska news organizations voter guide, candidate questionnaire) News report
- 5.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — Senate passage · U.S. Senate · 2025-01-20 Official record
- 6.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Senate passage · U.S. Senate · 2025-07-01 Official record
- 7.Petersburg's Dan J. Sullivan will be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. What are his policies? · Alaska Public Media · 2026-08-03 News report
- 8.Roll call: Resolution to end the global tariff emergency · U.S. Senate · 2025-04-30 Official record
- 9.Roll call: Resolution to end the global tariff emergency · U.S. Senate · 2025-10-30 Official record
- 10.S. 9, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 11.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Iran — motion to discharge · U.S. Senate · 2025-06-27 Official record
- 12.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela — motion to discharge · U.S. Senate · 2025-11-06 Official record