Fact-check · Nov 9, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Only because they meant to vote as 2,500, almost 3,000 votes”
FALSE
What the record shows
Daniel J. Sullivan received 3,600 votes in the 2026 Alaska Senate race, according to Alaska Division of Elections preliminary results.
Speaker claimed 'fake Dan Sullivan' received 2,500 to almost 3,000 votes. Official count shows 3,600 votes—600 more than the upper bound of the stated range.
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate election in Alaska
- Ranked choice voting may help Republican US Sen. Dan Sullivan, analysis finds
- 2026 Alaska elections
- 2022 Alaska elections
- Alaska Senate race remains razor-thin as ranked-choice voting could decide winner
- How Alaska's ranked choice voting system works with 2 Dan Sullivans on the ballot for Senate - CBS News
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