Summary
A new poll suggests Democrat Mary Peltola could beat Republican Dan Sullivan in a future Alaska Senate race. The poll found Peltola ahead in a hypothetical 2026 matchup. However, she has not announced plans to run for Senate or governor.
Key Facts
- The poll was conducted by Alaska Survey Research and included 2,083 Alaskan adults.
- In the survey, Peltola received 47.7% support against Sullivan’s 45.9%, with 6.3% undecided.
- The poll’s margin of error is plus or minus 2.5%.
- Sullivan’s approval rating has dropped from a net positive eight to negative 12 since January.
- Mary Peltola has not announced whether she will run for Senate or governor in 2026.
- Alaska traditionally leans Republican, but Peltola is seen as popular, with 52% positive ratings.
- Another poll by Data for Progress found Peltola only one percentage point behind Sullivan earlier this year.
- Democrats seek to gain control of the Senate in the 2026 elections, which currently has 53 Republican Senators and 47 who caucus with the Democrats.
