A super PAC known as Right for Alaska has invested more than $2.3 million in supporting alternative Republican candidates in the state’s U.S. Senate race, including nearly $1.5 million aimed at opposing incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. Among the candidates receiving backing from the group is retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan—nicknamed “Decoy Dan” due to sharing a name with the incumbent senator.

Since late July, Right for Alaska has focused significant spending on these challengers, who are viewed by some as potential spoilers in the race. The activities of the super PAC remain largely opaque, with limited information available about its backers or motivations.

In last month’s nonpartisan primary, “Decoy Dan” was one of four candidates to advance to the state’s ranked-choice general election. The presence of two prominent Republican candidates with the same name could potentially divide the Republican vote, increasing the likelihood that Democrat Mary Peltola could secure victory.

The race in Alaska has drawn attention for its unusual dynamics, with the competing Sullivans and the significant super PAC involvement prompting questions about strategy and potential impacts on the general election outcome. Right for Alaska’s financial interventions suggest a deliberate effort to influence voter choice within the Republican field, though its ultimate effect remains to be seen as the election approaches.