US Senate election investigation has begun on a "misleading candidate" The Ministry of Justice is investigating the participation of a similar candidate in the Senate elections. Former teacher Daniel J. Sullivan was allegedly recruited to confuse voters and siphon votes from incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The two candidates share almost identical names, risking voter confusion at the polls. Daniel J. Sullivan was nicknamed "Dan Seductress." "The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Democratic political consultants may be involved in organizing his candidacy.