Alaska Politics

Alaska Senate Poll: Democrat Mary Peltola Leads Incumbent Republican

A recent poll indicates that Democratic former Representative Mary Peltola holds a narrow lead over Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, potentially altering the political landscape in this typically Republican state. The Alaska Survey Research poll, conducted before Peltola’s official announcement, showed her leading Sullivan by over 1.5 percentage points. This has the potential to make the race against Sullivan competitive. With the Democrats facing a difficult Senate map in the upcoming midterms, Alaska could become a crucial state in determining control of the Senate.

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Democrat Wins Alaska Mayoral Race, Ousting Republican in Upset

In the Fairbanks mayoral election, Democrat Mindy O’Neall defeated Republican incumbent David Pruhs. Unofficial results showed O’Neall securing 54% of the vote compared to Pruhs’ 45.7%. Pruhs conceded, citing low voter turnout and strong support for O’Neall from the Alaska Democratic Party as contributing factors to his loss. The election marks a shift as Republicans had held the mayoralty for nearly a decade, with O’Neall’s victory signaling a change in leadership for the city.

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