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'''Daniel Scott "Dan" Sullivan''' (born November 13, 1964) is a Senator |
'''Daniel Scott "Dan" Sullivan''' (born November 13, 1964) is a Senator-Elect from Alaska, [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politician and [[U.S. Marine Corps]] officer. He served as the [[Alaska Attorney General|Attorney General]] of [[Alaska]] under [[Governor of Alaska|Governor]] [[Sarah Palin]] from June 2009 to December 2010 and then as the Commissioner of the [[Alaska Department of Natural Resources]] under Governor [[Sean Parnell]] from December 2010 to September 2013. |
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On October 15, 2013, he announced that he was running for the [[United States Senate]] seat held by [[Democrat Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Mark Begich]] in the [[United States Senate election in Alaska, 2014|2014 election]]. In August 2014, Sullivan won the Republican primary, becoming his party's nominee for the 2014 U.S. Senate general election in Alaska. |
On October 15, 2013, he announced that he was running for the [[United States Senate]] seat held by [[Democrat Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Mark Begich]] in the [[United States Senate election in Alaska, 2014|2014 election]]. In August 2014, Sullivan won the Republican primary, becoming his party's nominee for the 2014 U.S. Senate general election in Alaska. |
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| Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources | |
| In office December 5, 2010 – September 24, 2013 | |
| Governor | Sean Parnell |
| Preceded by | Tom Irwin |
| Succeeded by | Joe Balash |
| Attorney General of Alaska | |
| In office June 17, 2009 – December 5, 2010 | |
| Governor | Sarah Palin Sean Parnell |
| Preceded by | Talis J. Colberg |
| Succeeded by | John J. Burns |
| Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs | |
| In office June 6, 2006 – January 1, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Earl Anthony Wayne |
| Succeeded by | Jose W. Fernandez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Scott Sullivan November 13, 1964 Fairview Park, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julie Fate |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Georgetown University |
| Awards |  Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | USMC: 1993–1997 USMCR: 1997–present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Daniel Scott "Dan" Sullivan (born November 13, 1964) is a Senator-Elect from Alaska, Republican politician and U.S. Marine Corps officer. He served as the Attorney General of Alaska under Governor Sarah Palin from June 2009 to December 2010 and then as the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources under Governor Sean Parnell from December 2010 to September 2013.
On October 15, 2013, he announced that he was running for the United States Senate seat held by Democrat Mark Begich in the 2014 election. In August 2014, Sullivan won the Republican primary, becoming his party's nominee for the 2014 U.S. Senate general election in Alaska.
Early life and education
Sullivan was born and raised in Fairview Park, Ohio. In 1987, Sullivan graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1993, he earned a J.D.-M.S.F.S. joint degree from Georgetown University, graduating cum laude. He was a member of the Georgetown Law Journal and interned for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.[1]
While at Georgetown, he met fellow law student Julie Fate, the daughter of former Alaska State Representative Hugh Fate.[2] The two eventually married and have three daughters.[2]
Military service
Sullivan has served in the United States Marine Corps since 1993, both on active duty and in the reserves. Sullivan, who has spent several years with a reconnaissance battalion based in Anchorage, Alaska, initially left active duty in 1997 when he first moved to Alaska, but has since been recalled to active duty three times: From 2004 to 2006, again in early 2009, and for a six week tour in Afghanistan in July 2013.[3] Sullivan is a recipient of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.[1]
Early legal career
Sullivan served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Andrew Kleinfeld of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Fairbanks from 1997 to 1998. He then clerked for Chief Justice Warren Matthews of the Alaska Supreme Court in Anchorage from 1998 to 1999.
In 2000, he joined the Anchorage office of the Perkins Coie law firm, focusing on commercial law and corporate law. He had joined the Alaska bar that same year. Sullivan also served as vice chairman of the Anchorage Public Facilities Commission and as a member of the Anchorage Veterans Affairs Commission.[1]
White House and State Department
In 2002, Sullivan began work in the Washington, D.C. area, where he headed the International Economics Directorate of the National Economic Council and National Security Council staffs at the White House. In this capacity, Sullivan advised the President of the United States – then George W. Bush – along with the National Security Advisor and NEC chairman. Sullivan left the White House in 2004.[1]
In 2006, Sullivan was appointed by President Bush to the post of United States Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs. The United States Senate unanimously confirmed Sullivan in May of that year. Sullivan served in this capacity until January 2009. While serving as Assistant Secretary of State he owned a house in Anchorage and continued to vote in Alaska elections by absentee ballot,[4] claiming Bethesda, Maryland as his primary residence for tax purposes.[5]
Alaska Attorney General
Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg resigned in February 2009 over the Alaska Public Safety Commissioner dismissal scandal. Governor Sarah Palin appointed Wayne Anthony Ross for the post, but the Alaska Legislature rejected the appointment.[4][dead link] Palin then appointed Sullivan instead, who was sworn into office in June 2009, while the Alaska Legislature was out of session.[6] The Alaska Legislature unanimously confirmed Sullivan's appointment on April 9, 2010.[7] Dan Sullivan's last day acting as Alaska's Attorney General was December 5, 2010.[8]
Alaska Department of Natural Resources commissioner
On November 18, 2010, shortly after being elected, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell appointed Sullivan as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, replacing former Commissioner Thomas E. Irwin.[9] In 2013, during his term in office, Sullivan was deployed to Afghanistan for six weeks, in his role as the executive officer of the 4th Marine Division's Anti-Terrorism Battalion.[10]
2014 U.S. Senate campaign
On October 15, 2013, he announced that he was running for the United States Senate seat held by Democrat Mark Begich in the 2014 election.[11] Sullivan was endorsed by the Club for Growth.[12]
Despite a late-race endorsement of 2010 party nominee Joe Miller by former governor Sarah Palin, Sullivan won the Republican primary on August 19, 2014, with 40% of the vote, and 32% and 25% for Miller and Treadwell respectively.[13][14]
Political positions
Sullivan is against abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or when a mother's life is in danger.[15] He opposes same-sex marriage.[16]
References
- ^ a b c d http://community.adn.com/alaska/node/141823M/
- ^ a b Lisa Demer (April 19, 2014). "Candidate profile: Dan Sullivan, Marine and ex-resources chief, aims for US Senate seat". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ DNR Commissioner Dan Sullivan Deployed to Afghanistan. Anchorage Daily News. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- ^ a b http://www.adn.com/news/government/v-printer/story/833617.html
- ^ "Tax assessor says Alaska's Senate hopeful was Md. resident". The Hill. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
- ^ http://law.justia.com/alaska/constitution/constitution-3.html
- ^ http://www.adn.com/2010/04/09/1219206/legislature-unanimously-confirms.html
- ^ Alaska Department of Law
- ^ http://classic.alaskajournal.com/stories/111810/loc_pnag.shtml
- ^ http://www.adn.com/2013/07/22/2989851/dnr-commissioner-dan-sullivan.html
- ^ "Former DNR Commissioner Dan Sullivan enters U.S. Senate race". Anchorage Daily News. 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Club for Growth Backs Sullivan in Alaska Race". RealClearPolitics. 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Sarah Palin endorses Joe Miller in Alaska Senate race", Washington Post, Sean Sullivan, August 15, 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ 'Sullivan declares victory in high- takes GOP Senate primary', Alaska Dispatch News, Dermot Cole, August 20, 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/214317-alaska-republicans-focus-on-social-issues-in-senate-debate
- ^ http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/214317-alaska-republicans-focus-on-social-issues-in-senate-debate
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