Mary Peltola
Former U.S. Representative; 2026 U.S. Senate candidate · U.S. House of Representatives (former) · At-Large
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Bethel, Alaska
Mary Peltola (D) was U.S. Representative for Alaska's At-Large district from 2022 to 2025, the first Alaska Native person elected to Congress. She is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 against incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R). Background: Yup'ik, born in Anchorage, raised in Western Alaska. Previously served in the Alaska State Legislature representing Bethel.
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Nov. 11 results trim Peltola's Senate lead to 3,975 as Mat-Su ballots come in
New Alaska results posted Wednesday, Nov. 11, were mostly Mat-Su absentee ballots, so Sullivan gained a little. Peltola still leads the Senate race by 3,975.
Analysis: Peltola would narrowly win a ranked-choice final round on the count, so far
On the ballots counted so far, backup choices would give Peltola about 50.7% in a final round. Sullivan would need about 54% of what's left.
State asks judge to keep absentee ballot review lists from Peltola campaign
The state told a judge the ballot lists Peltola's campaign wants don't exist as records yet and are private. Sullivan's campaign backed the state.
Analysis: Most Alaska ballots so far went one of two ways at the top of the ticket
Most Alaska ballots counted so far went one of two ways at the top of the ticket. Those ranking Sullivan Jr. first split, and bullet voting varied by race.
Trump's new chief of staff has called Alaska's second Dan Sullivan an election 'attack'
Trump's new chief of staff, Stephen Miller, has called the second Dan Sullivan's candidacy an attack on election integrity. The race is still uncalled.
Peltola tells supporters the count will take weeks in a race she leads by 626 votes
“I have seen Alaskans standing up across our state today. Breaking records in the voter turnout.”
Peltola leads Sullivan by 626 votes with nearly all Alaska precincts counted
Peltola leads Sullivan by 626 votes with nearly every precinct in, but early, absentee and questioned ballots are still out.
FDA drafts guidance on voluntary "U.S.-Caught" and "U.S. Farm-Raised" seafood labels
“We should never be out-marketed by farmed fish”
Alaska's 2026 races have drawn at least $210 million, mostly in the Senate race
Alaska's 2026 races have drawn at least $210 million. If turnout matches 2022, that's about $790 per voter. Three-quarters is in the Senate race.
Bush Caucus endorses Kreiss-Tomkins as Wasilla group registers to oppose Menard
Bush Caucus unanimously backs Kreiss-Tomkins for governor. • Wasilla group registers to oppose Menard over unproven stolen valor claim. • Senate race sees new PAC spending for and against Sullivan and Peltola.
Trump defends DOJ's Alaska Senate suit as the department appeals its dismissal
Trump called DOJ's Alaska Senate suit "one of the most meritful things" the same day a judge tossed it. DOJ filed notice it will appeal to the 9th Circuit.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ's bid to hold up Alaska's Senate certification
A judge tossed DOJ's bid to delay certifying Alaska's Senate race if Sullivan loses, days before the vote. She said no fix exists that wouldn't expose how Alaskans voted.
Anonymous texts push Eric Hafner, but no group has reported spending to support him
Alaskans got texts telling Democrats to vote for Eric Hafner, who's in federal prison. No group has reported paying to support him, and the texts don't say.
Dunleavy says signing off on a Peltola Senate win depends on his investigation
Asked whether he’d sign off on a Peltola Senate win, Dunleavy wouldn’t commit, saying his new investigation could affect whether the winner is seated.
Outside groups have reported more than $100 million in Alaska's Senate race
Outside groups have reported over $100 million in Alaska's Senate race, split nearly evenly, mostly on attacks. Peltola's campaign had more cash at last count.
DOJ rewrites its Alaska Senate suit, and the state asks a judge to toss it by Monday
DOJ added a Times report to its Alaska Senate suit Thursday. The state called that "gamesmanship" and asked a judge to toss the case by Monday. No ruling yet.
Dunleavy orders state investigation after Times report on second Dan Sullivan
Days before the election, Dunleavy told DPS to investigate whether a reported effort to recruit Senate spoilers, including the second Sullivan, broke the law.
New Anchorage super PAC funded by D.C. group reports $1.6 million against Peltola
A super PAC with an Anchorage address and a D.C. backer reported a $1.6 million ad buy against Mary Peltola, two weeks before the Senate election.
DOJ drops opposition to Peltola campaign joining suit, says it will seek discovery
A day after trying to keep Peltola's campaign out of its Alaska Senate suit, DOJ reversed itself, citing a Times report. Now it wants discovery.
Times reports Democrats worked to recruit Alaska's second Dan Sullivan and other spoilers
The Times says the second Dan Sullivan and Gerald Heikes were recruited in an effort involving Peltola aides and national Democrats. Both groups deny it.
Alaska election officials ask judge to dismiss DOJ's Senate suit by Nov. 2
State of Alaska officials asked a judge to toss DOJ's Senate suit by Nov. 2. The U.S. can't step in, they argue, "much less" for a favored candidate.
Judge fast-tracks Peltola campaign's bid to dismiss DOJ's Alaska Senate suit
A federal judge fast-tracked the Peltola campaign's bid to join and dismiss DOJ's Alaska Senate suit. She plans to rule Wednesday on who can join.
Victor Joseph, a former Tanana Chiefs Conference chief, is AFN's next co-chair
“there's 3 people running for the other co-chair seat that Joe Nelson is vacating”
Peltola taken to hospital after Anchorage crash; Fairbanks, Bethel stops moved
A driver rear-ended Mary Peltola's car Saturday as she headed to the AFN banquet. She and her family had minor injuries, and two campaign stops are being moved.
AFN presents subsistence listening-session findings that will guide its 2026-2030 plan
AFN shared subsistence listening-session findings at its Anchorage convention to shape a 2026-2030 strategic plan.
Peltola and voter groups move to fight DOJ's suit to block Alaska certification
Peltola's campaign and voter groups want in on DOJ's Alaska certification suit. Blanche says DOJ isn't trying to stop certification. The suit says otherwise.
Murkowski says Justice Department shouldn't have sued over two Sullivans
Murkowski says the Justice Department never should have sued over Alaska's two Senate Sullivans. Alaskans can pick their own candidate, she says.
Three candidates for governor pledge tribal affairs offices or liaisons at AFN forum
Three governor candidates told AFN delegates they'd add tribal affairs offices, advisors or liaisons to state government. Bernadette Wilson didn't take part.
Trump says his side weighs legal options to remove second Sullivan from Alaska ballot
Trump says he's weighing "powerful legal options" to pull the second Dan Sullivan off Alaska's Senate ballot. Alaskans are already voting on it.
In Alaska's Senate race, political ads are borrowing the look of local news
Peltola's campaign, Republican groups supporting Sullivan and a national progressive nonprofit network are running Senate race messaging through Alaska news-style brands.
Outside groups report $67.4 million in Alaska Senate race, most of it against a candidate
Outside groups spent $67.4 million on Alaska's US Senate race, $25.8 million in just two weeks. Both Peltola and Sullivan face more attack ads than support ahead of Nov. 3.
USDA asks fishermen for fuel cost data for $8 billion relief program, sets no payment
USDA asked fishermen to send in fuel cost data for its new $8 billion fuel relief program. Sullivan says Alaska fishermen are eligible. Nobody's said how much.
Hatch Act complaint targets Trump officials' remarks at Sullivan rally
Two groups want the special counsel to look at Carr, Burgum and Lutnick for talking agency business at Sullivan's Wasilla rally. Carr says he spoke personally.
Wisconsin-based super PAC reports $710K urging Alaskans to leave Sullivan blank
A Wisconsin super PAC with no named donors spent $710,000 telling Alaskans to rank Republican Gerald Heikes first and leave Sen. Dan Sullivan blank.
Murkowski's 2028 campaign had $1.56 million in cash at the end of September
Murkowski's 2028 campaign had $1.56 million cash on hand at end of September, FEC filing shows. It raised $93,000 and spent $52,000 that quarter.
Peltola takes in $14.1 million in two months, nearly 7 times Sullivan's haul
Peltola took in about seven times what Sullivan did in the latest two-month reports. Both spent more than they took in, and Sullivan still has more cash.
Like Vance and Trump, Cruz will campaign for Sullivan in a Republican-leaning region
Vance hit Fairbanks, Trump hit the Mat-Su and Cruz heads to Kenai. All three picked parts of Alaska where Republicans did best in 2024. We ran the numbers.
Trump pardons two Anchorage diesel shop owners onstage at Wasilla campaign rally
Trump pardoned two Anchorage diesel shop owners onstage in Wasilla. He said they faced 10 years for fixing an engine. The charge maxed out at five.
Trump says Taiwan will buy 30% of Alaska LNG gas, the share in a 2025 letter
Trump and Lutnick say Taiwan will buy 30% of Alaska LNG's gas and invest $4.4 billion. The 30% matches a nonbinding letter Taiwan signed 19 months ago.
Supporters line up as protesters prepare for Trump rally in Wasilla
Trump is scheduled to speak at 3:30pm Tuesday in Wasilla for Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich, with roads closed nearby. Protesters are rallying separately at Newcomb Park.
Outside groups report nearly $13 million in Alaska Senate spending in one week
Outside groups reported nearly $13 million in spending on Sullivan vs. Peltola last week, the most yet. Some still haven't had to say who's footing the bill.
Sullivan and Peltola trade Epstein donor attacks that outrun the record
Sullivan and Peltola each accuse the other of taking money from Epstein's associates. The records back parts of both attacks and undercut the rest.
Trump schedules Wasilla rally before Alaska general election
Trump is due in Wasilla on Tuesday. Ahead of it he again endorsed Sullivan and Begich and said he hopes Alaskans repeal ranked-choice voting.
Connecticut museum plans to return Klukwan-woven Chilkat robe to Tlingit & Haida
“Your Chilkat weaving is legendary. It is legendary. It is your land title.”
Peltola pledges to finish the Izembek road, a goal Sullivan shares
“ensure completion of the Izembek road”
New York Times/Siena poll shows Peltola leading Sullivan 50% to 43%
“And now, despite tens of millions of dollars in attack ads, lies and smears, we’ve only gained support.”
Vance announces Railbelt transmission project at Fairbanks rally
The Trump administration will fund up to $150 million toward a 223-mile transmission line on Alaska's Railbelt grid, Vice President JD Vance announced Monday.
Outside groups report more than $1.8 million in new Alaska election spending
One national political network is spending in Alaska's Senate and House races, while a new super PAC joins the money lined up against Dan Sullivan.
Senate stalls congressional stock trading bill on party-line vote
A Senate bill to ban congressional stock trading failed to advance Wednesday, though Alaska senators Murkowski and Sullivan both voted yes.
Trump calls Alaska's second Dan Sullivan a 'fraud' at gas line event
Trump called a Petersburg man running as Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race a fraud, but courts upheld his ballot eligibility.
