Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Summary
Mary Peltola, a Democrat from Alaska, is running for the US Senate seat currently held by Republican Dan Sullivan. The campaign focuses on high living costs in Alaska’s rural areas and important local industries like fishing and oil. President Donald Trump campaigned for Sullivan, who faces a close race that could take days to decide because of Alaska’s voting rules.Key Facts
- Mary Peltola, an Alaska native and former US House member, is running as a Democrat for the Senate seat.
- Alaska has very high living costs, especially in remote areas, with some goods and power costing many times more than in cities.
- The Senate seat is currently held by Republican Dan Sullivan, who is seeking a third term.
- President Trump campaigned in Alaska to support Senator Sullivan.
- Both candidates focus on lowering costs and supporting Alaska’s fishing and oil industries.
- The race is close, with recent polls showing competition and the presence of a third Republican candidate possibly splitting votes.
- Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, which can delay final election results by several days.
- Alaska is generally a Republican-leaning state but shows mixed political control locally, with Democrats competitive in some races.
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