Daniel S. Sullivan (R) – Alaska Senate 2026

About

Dan S. Sullivan is the incumbent Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2020. A Harvard-educated attorney and retired Marine Corps colonel, he previously served as Alaska Attorney General (2009-2010), Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources (2010-2013), and an assistant secretary of state in the George W. Bush administration. He advanced to the November general election after finishing second in the August 18, 2026 top-four primary with 41.4%, and his campaign emphasizes continued energy and resource development including the Alaska LNG project, military and Coast Guard investment in Alaska, bycatch legislation, and lower taxes on working Alaskans.

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Positions on Key Issues

Positions of Daniel S. Sullivan on key issues
Issue	Stance	Sources
Economy	Supports extending tax cuts and providing tax relief for working families and small businesses, alongside expanded Alaska resource development and infrastructure investment to promote job creation and state revenues. He backed the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act and has advocated long-term certainty for oil and gas leasing, faster federal project reviews, and financing for major energy infrastructure such as Alaska LNG.	Sullivan Shapes “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Unleash Alaska’s Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care Sullivan Touts “Alaska Comeback,” Historic Opportunities, in Annual Address to Legislature Alaska Senate candidates divide on taxes
Climate/Energy	Dan Sullivan supports expanding Alaska oil and gas development and backing the Alaska LNG project, arguing that resource production can create jobs and lower energy costs. He sponsored the Alaska’s Right to Produce Act 2.0, and in an October 2026 rally criticized Democrats’ opposition to Alaska energy development.	Vance targets Peltola, touts energy development at Alaska rally Congressional Record—Senate, September 30, 2026 Press Releases Table – Senator Dan Sullivan
Abortion & Reproductive Health	Sullivan supports the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and returning abortion regulation to states and their elected representatives. He describes himself as pro-life and says he supports protecting unborn life, expanding quality child care, and increasing adoption opportunities.	Sullivan Reacts to Supreme Court “Dobbs” Decision Sen. Dan Sullivan — SBA Pro-Life America Scorecard
Healthcare	Supported the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), which created a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program; Sullivan says he helped shape the program, and Alaska received a first-year award of $272 million in December 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the law would reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $900 billion over a decade. In December 2025, Sullivan voted to advance both competing proposals on enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, including the Democratic proposal, and said he supported extending the credits for two years with income caps and other conditions; neither proposal advanced. He called for a compromise and said federal health care dollars should go directly to people rather than insurance companies.	Sullivan Votes to Relieve Alaskans from Obamacare’s Outrageous Costs U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 644, December 11, 2025 Sullivan Welcomes $272 Million Investment in Alaska’s Health Care System
Immigration	Supports stronger border enforcement and has backed legislation to codify Title 42 removal authority. In June 2026, Sullivan voted for the Secure America Act (S. 2), which passed the Senate and included funding for immigration enforcement; his earlier statements characterized the southern border as a humanitarian and national security crisis.	U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 163: Passage of S. 2, as amended S. 2 - Secure America Act, 119th Congress Sullivan & Senate Colleagues Urge President Not to Revoke Title 42 Immigration Powers
Firearms & Second Amendment	Sullivan describes the right to keep and bear arms as constitutionally guaranteed and opposed the 2022 Senate gun-control legislation, citing concerns about vague firearms restrictions, due-process provisions, and discretion for federal courts and officials. He emphasizes firearms’ roles in Alaska for protection, hunting, subsistence, and recreation. His 2025 explanation of H.R. 1 listed removing taxes on firearms among the law’s provisions, and his 2026 campaign announced an NRA endorsement and described him as a defender of Second Amendment rights.	Sullivan Votes to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Alaskans July 28, 2025 Dear Alaskan - Senator Dan Sullivan ENDORSEMENT ALERT The NRA - Dan Sullivan
Foreign Policy	Dan Sullivan has advocated a U.S. strategy toward China based on deterrence and alliances and has called for a military buildup to counter Russian and Chinese activity near Alaska. He also supported the bipartisan FISH Act, which targets foreign illegal fishing through vessel blacklisting, Coast Guard enforcement and international agreements; the Senate passed it unanimously in March 2026.	Transcript: Dan Sullivan on 'The Longer Telegram' and the need for a new American China strategy Senate Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Whitehouse Bill to Combat Illegal Foreign Seafood Harvest In the News/Op-Eds - Senator Dan Sullivan
Civil Rights & Equality	Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act (2022), while saying his support focused on the act’s religious-liberty protections for religious organizations holding traditional views of marriage. He said he disagreed with Obergefell v. Hodges but would respect the Court’s ruling.	Statement from Sen. Dan Sullivan on Respect for Marriage Act Vote Senate Roll Call Vote 362, 117th Congress Murkowski, Sullivan support same-sex marriage bill, for different reasons
Education	Signed a bipartisan letter urging the U.S. Department of Education to release congressionally approved grant funding for Native American-serving colleges and universities, arguing that withholding it threatened services for Native students and undermined federal trust and treaty obligations.	Murkowski, Sullivan join 10 US senators urging reversal of funding cuts for Native students Murkowski, Sullivan join 10 US senators urging reversal of funding cuts for Native students
Tech & AI	Sullivan has said AI policy should establish clear safeguards for the highest-risk technologies while preserving U.S. competitiveness with China. He has also said AI companies, rather than local communities, should bear the costs of producing AI.	Alaska senators open to AI guardrails as Congress winds down for midterms Tech CEOs, senators talk risks of AI, need for 'safeguards' Dan Sullivan Warns U.S. Must Not Grow 'Complacent' In AI And Biotech
Election Policy	Co-sponsored the Senate SAVE Act (S.128), which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to vote. He has described these requirements as common-sense election-integrity measures, saying voting should be easy and cheating hard, and argued that exemptions would prevent disenfranchisement; he acknowledged that voter fraud is not a major problem in Alaska.	Cosponsors - S.128 - SAVE Act Sullivan defends support for SAVE Act despite harm to Alaskan voters: ‘I’m also a senator for America.’ Alaska delegation split on bill requiring voters to prove citizenship at registration
Local Issues	Sullivan emphasizes Alaska-specific priorities, including energy and resource development, a stronger Coast Guard and military presence, rural health care, and support for fishing and coastal communities. His June 2026 Bycatch Reduction Act proposal would expand monitoring and reporting, require salmon excluder devices on pollock vessels, support testing improved fishing gear, and address trawl impacts on seafloor habitat; he says it was developed with input from Alaskans, including subsistence harvesters and fishermen.	Sullivan Introduces Bycatch Reduction Act Sullivan Touts “Alaska Comeback,” Historic Opportunities, in Annual Address to Legislature Sullivan Shares Optimistic Vision for Alaska's Future in Annual Address to Legislature

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Economy

Supports extending tax cuts and providing tax relief for working families and small businesses, alongside expanded Alaska resource development and infrastructure investment to promote job creation and state revenues. He backed the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act and has advocated long-term certainty for oil and gas leasing, faster federal project reviews, and financing for major energy infrastructure such as Alaska LNG.

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Sullivan Shapes “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Unleash Alaska’s Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care

Sullivan Touts “Alaska Comeback,” Historic Opportunities, in Annual Address to Legislature

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Background

Career History

United States Senator 2015 – Present

United States Senate

Junior U.S. Senator from Alaska; serves on Armed Services, Commerce, Environment, and Veterans' Affairs committees

Commissioner of Natural Resources 2010 – 2013

Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Appointed by Gov. Sean Parnell

Attorney General of Alaska 2009 – 2010

State of Alaska

Appointed by Gov. Sarah Palin

Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs 2006 – 2009

U.S. State Department

Appointed by President George W. Bush

Marine Corps Officer 1993 – 2024

United States Marine Corps / Marine Corps Reserve

Retired as Colonel; served on active duty and in reserves; deployed to Afghanistan

Director, National Security Council staff

White House National Security Council

Served on the White House National Security Council staff during the George W. Bush administration.

Education

Harvard University BA in Economics (1987)

Georgetown University Law Center JD / MS in Law and Foreign Service (1993)

Top Donors

Raised approximately $9.1 million in total receipts for the 2025–2026 cycle through mid-2026, with roughly $8.3 million cash on hand in his campaign account. Political action committee money made up about 24% of his quarterly total and came largely from industry groups, trade associations, legal and lobbying firms, and government contractors; AIPAC PAC was the single largest conduit, steering about $874,000 in individual contributions, and pro-Israel PACs totaled roughly $923,000. Major outside support includes a $15 million commitment from the Senate Leadership Fund and reported backing from donor Ken Griffin.

Sources

Dan Sullivan – US Congress – Summary – OpenSecrets 7 things to know about money in Alaska's U.S. Senate race – Alaska Public Media Alaska Senate Race 2026 – Pro-Israel PAC Money – Who Funds My Rep? Peltola announces big fundraising haul – Alaska Beacon Peltola raises millions more than Sullivan – Anchorage Daily News Peltola vastly outraises Sullivan in Alaska's U.S. Senate race Democratic Senate Candidates Raise Their Funds Sen. Sullivan raises less than half of Peltola's second quarter Dan Sullivan – US Congress – Industries – OpenSecrets Alaska/US Senate campaign cash peek: Peltola vs. Sullivan Election 2026: Sullivan campaign announces $2.1 million in first-quarter contributions Peltola announces big fundraising haul, signaling an expensive Senate race in Alaska

Voting Record

As the incumbent U.S. Senator from Alaska (since 2015), Sullivan voted in line with President Trump's position on 100% of recorded 2025 Senate votes tracked by CQ, with a 96% participation rate. He has sponsored Alaska-focused fisheries and energy measures, including the Bycatch Reduction Act (S. 4938), the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act (S. 688), and the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act (S. 3135), and he chairs the Armed Services Readiness and Commerce Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries subcommittees. He received a 79% score on the Heritage Action scorecard for the 119th Congress.

Sources

View full voting record Senator Dan Sullivan – Congress.gov 2025 Presidential Support Scores — Senate – CQ Vote Watch Sen. Dan Sullivan – Scorecard 119 – Heritage Action Senator Dan Sullivan - Voting Record

About this research

Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated October 10, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.