Elections chief says bid by ex-teacher to challenge senator with same name was filed ‘to confuse or mislead’ voters

  • Zak@lemmy.world
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    17 days ago

    Candidates typically use a distinct version of the name in that case, such as “Daniel” instead of “Dan”, or with a distinct middle initial included. A serious candidate does not usually want to be confused with their opponent.

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        In this case, both would be “Dan Sullivan ®”

        The way this race lists them, it’s based on what party the candidate proclaims themselves to be.