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Mary Peltola's Chances of Flipping Alaska's Senate Seat, New Poll Shows

Mary Peltola's Chances of Flipping Alaska's Senate Seat, New Poll Shows

Summary

A recent poll shows Democrat Mary Peltola leading Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s upcoming Senate race. The survey indicates Peltola has around 48% support while Sullivan has about 44%, with other candidates receiving smaller shares.

Key Facts

  • Mary Peltola, a Democrat, currently leads Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in recent polls.
  • A poll from May 14-17 surveyed 1,401 likely Alaska voters, showing Peltola with 48.4% and Sullivan with 43.8%.
  • Other Republican candidates Dustin Darden and Gerald Heikes have smaller support, around 5.1% and 2.7%.
  • In an April poll, Peltola had 49.1%, Sullivan 42.5%, with some votes for potential independent and Republican candidates.
  • Alaska’s primary election is in August, and the general election will be on November 3, 2024.
  • The Senate currently has a Republican majority of 53-47. Democrats need to gain four seats to take control, or three to tie.
  • The Cook Political Report rates the Alaska Senate race as leaning Republican, favoring Sullivan slightly.
  • Democrats hope President Donald Trump’s declining approval may help in key races this year, including Alaska.
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