Dan Sullivan
American politician, U.S. Senator
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United States
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Elected to the U.S. Senate representing Alaska in 2015. Prior to that, served as the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Held the position of Mayor of Anchorage from 2003 to 2009. Focused on issues related to energy, natural resources, and military affairs during Senate tenure.
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2015
Served as Mayor of Anchorage
Commissioner of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources
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Died
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