Summary
Mary Peltola, a former U.S. Representative, may run for the U.S. Senate from Alaska. Polls suggest she has a small lead over the current Republican Senator, Dan Sullivan. Poll findings and betting odds indicate a potentially competitive race, though Alaska has traditionally supported Republicans.
Key Facts
- Mary Peltola is considering running for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat.
- Current Senator Dan Sullivan faces reelection this year.
- Polls show Peltola slightly leading Sullivan, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
- Alaska traditionally votes Republican, giving President Trump a 13-point victory in 2024.
- Peltola won a special election in 2022 but lost reelection in 2024 by a narrow margin.
- Betting odds vary, with some giving a slight edge to Peltola and others to Sullivan.
- Political forecasters currently rate the race as leaning Republican.
- Peltola's policies, especially on fisheries, are popular in Alaska.
