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Dan Sullivan Seeks Re-Election as Alaska Native Senator Bid Looms

8/19/2026

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U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan seeks re-election while Republicans label his opponent, retired teacher Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a ploy that the challenger denies.
Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, an Alaska Native, is running for Senate and would be the state’s first Alaska Native senator.
Rep. Nick Begich is seeking a second term for Alaska’s at-large House seat.
State Sen. Tom Begich and Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins are challenging Governor Mike Dunleavy.

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U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan seeks re-election while Republicans label his opponent, retired teacher Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a ploy that the challenger denies.
Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, an Alaska Native, is running for Senate and would be the state’s first Alaska Native senator.
Rep. Nick Begich is seeking a second term for Alaska’s at-large House seat.
State Sen. Tom Begich and Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins are challenging Governor Mike Dunleavy.