U.S. Senator from Alaska · Class II
Dan Sullivan
Position · +0.46
- In office
- Senate 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 35% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Immigration 24% · Taxation 14%
- Committees
- Armed Services · Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Environment and Public Works
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security · International Affairs · Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Age
- 61
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- DMary Peltola$18.5M
- RChristopher Miklos
- GRichard Grayson
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 3.74 against 1.02 expected; 4 of their bills became law (3 national policy · 1 overturned federal rules).
- Breaks with Republicans most on Immigration: voted against them on 24% of party-line votes (8 of 34), against 0% for most Republicans.
- Chair of the Readiness and Management Support subcommittee (Armed Services).
- Faces Mary Peltola (D) in November; has raised $11.8M to $18.5M.
Where Sullivan has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Readiness and Management Support (Armed Services)
- Chairman · Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries (Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
- Armed Services · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Environment and Public Works · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 5438 Alaska’s Right to Produce Act 2.0 · Out of committee
- S. 3135 Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 4938 Bycatch Reduction Act · Out of committee
- S. 254 ARTIST Act · Became law
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Sullivan breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Sullivan voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Immigration 24% · 8 of 34 party 0%
- Taxation 14% · 1 of 7 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 13% · 23 of 181 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Sullivan broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 06/05/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/05/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/05/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/05/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/05/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/04/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/04/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/04/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Sullivan is saying
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Sullivan Statement on Latest King Cove Road Ruling
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement after a federal judge in Alaska today issued a ruling that blocks a proposed land exchange to facilitate construction of a life-saving road between the isolated community…
“Today’s ruling by an Alaska federal judge who regularly sides with Lower 48 environmental groups is another shameful betrayal of the people of King Cove and a demonstration that elections have real-world consequences for the safety and well-being of Alaskans.”
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Sullivan Welcomes Over $2.3 Million for Seward Shipyard Upgrades
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee overseeing the Coast Guard, and Admiral Kevin Lunday, the 28th Commandant of the Coast Guard, yesterday celebrated the awarding of more than $2.3 million in…
“These investments are another important part of what I call the ‘virtuous cycle’ in shipbuilding and ship maintenance that we’re delivering across our great state.”
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Sullivan Secures Additional $10 Million in Energy Cost Relief for Alaskans
Funding nearly doubles state’s existing LIHEAP allocation WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today announced $10 million in federal funding to address high energy costs for Alaskans—in addition to the state’s existing…
“Alaskans deal with the highest cost of living in the nation, and the recent disruptions to energy supplies have only made this challenge more urgent.”
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U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation (CST) Committee, yesterday voted with his committee colleagues to advance four pieces of legislation related to the safety of youth online,…
“We can have the strongest economy and the best quality of life, but none of that matters if our kids are depressed, isolated, or considering ending their lives because of what they’re consuming online.”
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U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlining a strategy…
“Chinese trawl fleets ravage fish stocks in every corner of the world’s oceans without regard for any other users or future generations.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Sullivan voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 3 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Sullivan’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
62 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 59 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (4)
3 national policy · 1 overturned federal rules
- S. 254 ARTIST ActProhibits states from banning interstate sale and possession of marine mammal products made by Alaska Natives. AI-readBecame law Jun 12, 2026 · Native AmericansNational policy
- S. 216 Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments ActAmends the Save Our Seas Act. AI-readBecame law Dec 26, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesNational policy
- S.J.Res. 80 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Became law Dec 5, 2025 · EnergyOverturns a federal rule
- S. 423 PRO Veterans Act of 2025Became law Aug 14, 2025 · Armed Forces and National SecurityNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 73 sponsored billsSponsored 73 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 283 (median 307.5), 30 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, International Affairs, Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- S. 5649 A bill to make additional Federal public land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5479 No Chinese Seafood in Congress ActIntroduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5438 Alaska’s Right to Produce Act 2.0Authorizes oil and gas production on federal lands in Alaska. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 Out of committee
- S. 5404 Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 836 A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S.J.Res. 209 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- S. 5165 POLAR ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 In committee
- S. 4938 Bycatch Reduction ActReduces bycatch in commercial fishing operations. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 Out of committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 215 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 204 | 47% | Pro |
| Other | 114 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 51% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 35 | 17% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 32 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 95% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 100% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 6 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 3 | 33% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RDarline GrahamSC Senate100%agreement
- RJon HustedOH Senate97%agreement
- RChuck GrassleyIA Senate96%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Sullivan most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Sullivan’s campaign raised $9.2M: $4.1M (45%) from individuals and $1.9M (21%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $7.3M.
Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Sullivan
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 421.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Sullivan this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSullivan’s own leadership PAC: True North PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Sullivan’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, AlaskaRepublican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Alaska
- Seat
- Class 2, junior senator
- Current term
- 2021–2027
- Age
- 61
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-3004
706 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Soldotna, Wasilla
- Website
- sullivan.senate.gov
- SenDanSullivan
- sen_dansullivan
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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