Mary Peltola’s Chances of Beating Dan Sullivan in Alaska: Polls
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.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
