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Former Rep. Mary Peltola kicked off her Alaska Senate bid with a $1.5 million haul in the first 24 hours, fueled by small-dollar donors across Alaska (96% of gifts were $100 or less). Sullivan entered the race with roughly $4.8 million in cash on hand after a $1.2 million haul in Q3. The campaign also drew support from prominent Democrats who urged donations, and Peltola’s team said it recruited more than 500 volunteers on day one.
Former Rep. Mary Peltola announces a U.S. Senate run in Alaska to challenge two-term Republican Dan Sullivan. A former Alaska Native congresswoman with a centrist, Blue Dog background, Peltola is banked on her name recognition and bipartisan appeal after narrowly losing reelection in 2024, hoping to energize Democrats in a historically Republican-leaning state. Sullivan has Trump’s endorsement and solid fundraising, while Democrats have spent millions on ads to frame him, making the race an uphill fight in a state that Trump carried by double digits. Peltola stresses Alaska-first priorities and positions on gun rights and abortion rights, signaling a bid to win over harder-to-woo GOP voters in a bid to flip the seat.
Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a bid for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat, a major Democratic recruitment win that could reshape the 2026 map as she faces Sen. Dan Sullivan in a ranked-choice race; she’s backed by Senate Dem leader Schumer while facing GOP headwinds and opposing endorsements, with Murkowski backing Sullivan and NRSC attacks signaling a tough, high-stakes contest that could still elevate Alaska’s role in the majority fight.
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has demanded an explanation from the National Park Service after officials at Denali National Park allegedly instructed a construction crew to remove an American flag from their vehicle just before Memorial Day weekend. The incident, reported by a local conservative publication, has sparked outrage and a planned protest convoy by Alaska residents. Fox News Digital has not independently verified the report, and the National Park Service has yet to comment.
Senator Dan Sullivan criticized Denali National Park officials for allegedly instructing construction crews to remove an American flag from a vehicle, calling it an outrage before Memorial Day. The National Park Service denied the claim, stating no such order was given and that flags are welcome in the park. Sullivan's office maintains the complaint came from a constituent, and the senator is seeking further details. The incident led to a protest convoy organized by Alaska residents.