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Mary Peltola Shatters Fundraising Records in Alaska Senate Race

4/13/2026

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Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) raised nearly $9 million in the first quarter, far surpassing Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)'s $2.1 million.
This is the largest fundraising ever for a Senate candidate in Alaska, signaling Democrats' stake.
Alaska remains challenging for Democrats, as U.S. President Donald Trump won Alaska by 13 points in 2024.
Peltola leads in polls, but a pending Supreme Court ruling could affect turnout while both parties invest in ads.

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Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) raised nearly $9 million in the first quarter, far surpassing Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)'s $2.1 million.
This is the largest fundraising ever for a Senate candidate in Alaska, signaling Democrats' stake.
Alaska remains challenging for Democrats, as U.S. President Donald Trump won Alaska by 13 points in 2024.
Peltola leads in polls, but a pending Supreme Court ruling could affect turnout while both parties invest in ads.