
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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A state filing ties $1.5 million from Musk to Alaska's ranked-choice voting repeal
Alaska News4d ago
Peltola's energy platform draws fire from both sides in the race
“Alaska has always been a leader in energy production, and as an independent voice for Alaskans, I will always stand up to anyone to invest in Alaska energy production so that we can create good-paying jobs and lower energy costs”
Alaska News4d ago
Alaska's Senate race is on pace to shatter spending records — before a primary that decides nothing
Alaska News5d ago
Super PACs report nearly $1 million in Alaska Senate spending on a single day
Alaska News6d ago
The NRA gives Begich an F and three Republican tickets A+
Alaska News1w ago
National money is pouring into Alaska's two big races, on every side
Alaska News1w ago
Record outside money floods Alaska's Senate race from both sides
Alaska News1w ago
Outside money keeps flowing into the Alaska Senate race — mostly against Sullivan
Alaska News1w ago
Begich holds front-runner's edge as Hill emerges from the field to challenge him
Alaska News1w ago
Alaska labor splits in the Senate race as AFL-CIO back Peltola and building trades back Sullivan
Alaska News2w ago
Supreme Court upholds the mail-ballot rule rural Alaska relies on
“Our elections aren’t “rigged” – but the system in DC is.”
Alaska News2w ago
Peltola's campaign made a video game, not so subtle attack on Sullivan
Alaska News2w ago
Alaska science runs on NSF money, and the money has slowed
Alaska News2w ago
Peltola out-raises Sullivan, who still has more cash banked
“my opponent is backed by several DC super PACs that are pouring tens of millions of dollars into this race to attack me and prop him up.”
Alaska News3w ago
Alaska Democrats hold a volunteer picnic ahead of primary election
Alaska News3w ago
Sullivan campaign ad features veteran the VA told to leave Alaska for care
Alaska News3w ago
Peltola challenges Sullivan for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat
Alaska News3w ago
Alaska ballot will show two Dan Sullivans differently — here's what voters need to know
Alaska News3w ago
Peltola reports $16 million raised, accuses Sullivan of taking $400K from trawling industry
“My opponent, Dan Sullivan, has taken nearly $400,000 from the trawling industry, all while everyday Alaskans struggle fill their freezers with the fish we depend on to survive.”
Alaska News3w ago
Sullivan ad misleads on Peltola's military vote, fact-checkers find, as Senate race tightens
“lying about her record”
Alaska News3w ago
Peltola puts numbers on rural fuel crisis: $21 a gallon in Noatak, $15 coming for St. Mary's
“The few refineries that we have, most of that product goes to the military, which is great. But I think we need to be serious about expanding that for civilian needs.”
Alaska News3w ago2 attributions
Outside PACs pour $2.5M into Alaska federal races ahead of August primary
Alaska News3w ago
Peltola campaign opens grant program for Alaska artists
“This campaign is about amplifying Alaska voices from every corner of our state, and fighting for our Alaska way of life.”
Alaska News3w ago
NRA endorses Sullivan, two years after backing Peltola
“after my opponent and the billionaires and super PACs that back him started spending millions on attack ads against me, the New York Times/Siena University poll released this month shows us down two points.”
Alaska News4w ago
TCC and Interior Native Vote host candidate mixers in Fairbanks before August primary
Alaska News4w ago
Alaska's newsroom is auditing what AI tells voters — and it keeps changing
“my opponent, Dan Sullivan, is the least popular senator up for reelection, and Alaskans want someone who will fight for their healthcare, jobs, disaster relief, and public media”
Alaska News1mo ago
Conservative groups back Sullivan, one with a six-figure ad buy
Alaska News1mo ago
Peltola posts a record $7 million quarter in the Alaska Senate race
“Alaskans want solutions to rising costs, scarcity, and a rigged system in DC that is putting special interests first. It's going to take all of us, but together we'll take on the rigged system in DC, lower costs, and restore abundance to our fisheries. I'm so grateful for the overwhelming support we've received from Alaskans, and we're going to keep going everywhere and talking to everyone to win this race and put Alaska first.”
Alaska News1mo ago
Peltola calls for 12-year congressional term limits, asks Alaska legislature to act
“To those who serve in the House of Representatives or the Senate, if you can't get something worthwhile done in 12 years, it's time to go home.”
Alaska News1mo ago4 attributions
Supreme Court ruling on party spending hits Alaska's toss-up Senate race
“DC Republican groups have near unlimited resources to pour into this race, and with this decision, we're expecting an onslaught of attack ads within the next few weeks.”
Alaska News1mo ago
Kuskokwim subsistence households face empty freezers as salmon closures hold
“Rather than reel in the corporations causing the scarcity in our salmon runs, Alaskans who rely on fishing to feed their families aren't allowed or aren't able to fill their freezers to make it through winter.”
Alaska News1mo ago
A Democratic group brings AI-analyzed canvassing to Alaska's Senate race
Alaska News1mo ago
Cook Political Report shifts Alaska Senate race to toss-up
Alaska News1mo ago
Sullivan opens his Senate race with a $2.2M ad blitz
Alaska News1mo ago
Why Washington's permitting overhaul lands harder in Alaska than almost anywhere
Alaska News1mo ago
Sullivan and Peltola, fighting over the same salmon
Alaska News1mo ago
Sullivan's Bycatch Bill Wades Into Alaska's Hardest Fish Fight
Alaska News1mo ago
Alaska's top two Senate candidates both campaigned in Fairbanks on the same day
“I will always fight for the personal freedoms of Alaska women and will stand up to anyone trying to rip those rights away. These healthcare decisions belong between a woman and her doctor, and as Alaska's next United States Senator, I will always protect the right to choose.”
Alaska News1mo ago
Two Alaska Democrats marked the Dobbs anniversary — over abortion rights the state already protects
Alaska News1mo ago
Peltola tours the Interior on fish and costs — into a contested field
“From the skyrocketing cost of fuel, groceries, and housing, to strict fishing restrictions and collapsing salmon runs, the rigged system in DC is making it harder and harder for families in The Interior and across our state to get by. As an independent voice for Alaska, I'll fight to lower costs and restore our fisheries to ensure the next generation of Alaskans has the same kind of abundance we grew up with.”
Alaska News1mo ago
Outside spending in the Alaska Senate race intensifies — Majority Forward ads target Sullivan
Alaska News1mo ago
Anchorage Assembly takes up wipes ban in city sewers June 23
Alaska News1mo ago
Peltola releases Alaska fisheries platform anchored in factory trawling ban
“Alaska deserves a senator who cares more about fish stocks than their stock portfolio.”
Alaska News1mo ago
Alaska AFL-CIO endorsed Peltola for Senate and Hill for House Wednesday
“I'm honored to earn the endorsement of the Alaska AFL-CIO, which represents more than 50,000 union members across our state. For far too long, Alaska's working families have taken a back seat to corporate interests.”
Alaska News1mo ago
Alaska Senate race shifts to toss-up as Peltola challenges Sullivan
Alaska News2mo ago
Crystal Ball shifts Alaska Senate race to toss-up as Peltola leads eight polls
Alaska News2mo ago
Cook Political Report shifts Alaska Senate race to Toss Up as Peltola leads Sullivan
“The last poll showed our lead was nearly cut in half from what it was in May – and today's poll confirms that wasn't a fluke.”
Alaska News2mo ago
Peltola proposes corporate tax tied to worker pay in Senate race
“Workers' share of what this economy produces just hit an all-time low”
Alaska News2mo ago
The other Dan Sullivan case tests Alaska's election-law limits
Alaska News2mo ago
Alaska elections director moves to disqualify Senate challenger
Alaska News2mo ago