Republican Senator Gets Warning Sign From New Alaska Poll
Summary
A new poll shows Democrat Mary Peltola leading Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race ahead of the November election. The poll highlights Peltola’s strong support among younger voters, women, and independents, while Sullivan leads among older voters and men.Key Facts
- The AARP poll surveyed 800 likely Alaska voters from September 8-11.
- Peltola has 46% support in the initial ballot; Sullivan has 41%.
- In a final ranked-choice voting round, Peltola leads with 53% to Sullivan’s 47%.
- Peltola leads by 45 points with voters aged 18-34 and by 18 points with voters aged 35-49.
- Sullivan has small leads among voters aged 50 and older.
- Peltola leads independents by 32 points (58% to 26%).
- Peltola has a higher favorability rating (+6%) than Sullivan (-4%).
- Prediction markets give Peltola about a 67-68% chance to win, Sullivan about 34-35%.
- Peltola opposes factory trawling to protect fisheries and says Sullivan received donations from the trawling industry.
- Sullivan supports the Bycatch Reduction Act to limit accidental catching of certain fish and highlights his work on a military build-up in Alaska.
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