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Mary Peltola's Candidacy Could Transform Alaska Senate Race

1/7/2026

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Pollster Nate Silver predicts Mary Peltola, a former Democratic representative, could markedly affect Alaska's U.S. Senate race if she runs.
Her potential candidacy could turn Alaska from a Republican stronghold into a 2026 battleground, as incumbent U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski notes the challenges.
If she declares, the race would draw national attention and funding, with outcomes shaped by Alaska's ranked-choice voting system.

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Story summary

Pollster Nate Silver predicts Mary Peltola, a former Democratic representative, could markedly affect Alaska's U.S. Senate race if she runs.
Her potential candidacy could turn Alaska from a Republican stronghold into a 2026 battleground, as incumbent U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski notes the challenges.
If she declares, the race would draw national attention and funding, with outcomes shaped by Alaska's ranked-choice voting system.