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Peltola Surges Ahead of Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race

1/19/2026

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In Alaska's 2026 United States Senate race, former Representative Mary Peltola leads Republican Senator Dan Sullivan by 1.5 percentage points, per a recent poll.
Peltola previously won a House seat, while Sullivan is an incumbent Republican senator.
Peltola's campaign raised $1.5 million in its first 24 hours.
The August nonpartisan primary will determine the top four for November ranked-choice ballot, a race significant for both parties vying for Senate control.

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In Alaska's 2026 United States Senate race, former Representative Mary Peltola leads Republican Senator Dan Sullivan by 1.5 percentage points, per a recent poll.
Peltola previously won a House seat, while Sullivan is an incumbent Republican senator.
Peltola's campaign raised $1.5 million in its first 24 hours.
The August nonpartisan primary will determine the top four for November ranked-choice ballot, a race significant for both parties vying for Senate control.