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 graduated from Harvard University with a degree in economics and holds a Juris Doctor and a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. He spent several years in high-finance before transitioning to public service. Sullivan has a distinguished military career, retiring as a Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, and has held various command and staff positions with deployments to the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea. He also served as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs and as a National Security Council Director.

Political Ideas

Dan Sullivan's political identity is marked by a surprising blend of environmental advocacy and staunch opposition to certain progressive energy policies. His legislative initiatives, like the Save Our Seas Acts, demonstrate a commitment to ocean cleanup that contrasts with his resistance to the Biden Administration's energy policies. Sullivan's military background and diplomatic experience lend a unique perspective to his stance on national defense and foreign policy, revealing a strategic thinker who balances regional industrial interests with broader environmental goals. His rhetorical style often intertwines personal anecdotes with policy arguments, making his positions both relatable and thought-provoking.

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