Alaska Senate Challenger Stays On Ballot

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A retired teacher in Alaska is making waves after a judge ruled he can stay on the Senate primary ballot despite being accused by the incumbent senator of being a Democratic-backed “sham candidate” designed to confuse voters. The election director tried to disqualify him over similarities to the senator’s campaign and ties to Democratic consultants, but the court said those aren’t legal grounds for removal. With only days left to print ballots, the legal battle is heating up — and the challenger insists he’s running on his own merits, frustrated with the senator’s performance. Support the…