Republican committee files third complaint over Alaska Senate candidate sharing incumbent's name

The National Republican Senatorial Committee filed a third complaint with the Federal Election Commission against a U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska who shares the same name as the incumbent senator. The complaint alleges the candidate spent more than $5,000 after launching his campaign on May 29 but did not file the required Statement of Candidacy by the June 12 deadline.

Earlier complaints and state actions An earlier complaint from the committee alleged the candidate coordinated with a Democratic strategist to launch his campaign in violation of federal laws. Alaska's Division of Elections director previously ruled the candidate ineligible for the primary, though the candidate has sued to remain on the ballot.

The committee also sent a letter to the lieutenant governor and the Division of Elections requesting the candidate's removal from the ballot.

" The candidate has previously donated to Democratic candidates, and the committee cited additional evidence it says shows coordination with Democratic operatives. Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, with the top four finishers in the August 18 nonpartisan primary advancing to the November general election.

Ballots are scheduled to be printed on June 28.