Dan Sullivan

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Daniel S. Sullivan

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 13, 1964 (Age: 61)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Dan Sullivan holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor along with a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. He spent over three decades in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve. Sullivan has held significant roles in both the public and private sectors, including serving as Assistant Secretary of State and National Security Council Director. His professional background encompasses leadership in economic, energy, and foreign policy domains.

Political Ideas

Dan Sullivan's political identity is marked by a blend of hawkish national security views with an unexpected advocacy for stringent environmental policies. His legislative efforts, such as the Save Our Seas Act, show an unusual alignment with environmental activism despite his background in energy sectors. Sullivan's career trajectory, from military officer to high-ranking State Department official, suggests a deeply strategic approach to policymaking, balancing regional economic interests with broader national security concerns. His rhetoric often highlights a commitment to high environmental standards alongside job creation, creating a conceptual tension that invites deeper inquiry into his policy justifications.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

Alaska Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Dan Sullivan , Mary Peltola

Alaska Senate Nonpartisan Primary

68,684 votes (41.40%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Alaska

191,112 votes (53.90%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Armed Services
Member
Subcommittee on Airland
Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Chair
Subcommittee on Seapower
Member
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
Chair
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
Member
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media
Member
Environment and Public Works
Member
Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
Member
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water
Member
Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Member
Veterans' Affairs
Member
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Alaska

135,445 votes (47.96%)

Win
2014: Alaska State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Alaska Governor 2014, Republican Primary Results

74,758 votes (70.70%)

Win