Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate – US politics live
Incumbent Sullivan is running for third term while Peltola is fighting to flip seat and aid Democrats retake control of Congress With 73% of the votes counted in Alaska , it appears that the November election for US Senate will include a showdown between Mary Peltola , former Democratic congresswoman, and incumbent Dan S Sullivan , a Republican. “Tonight shows Alaskans are fired up and ready for…
Incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola are leading in Alaska's primary election for a US Senate seat, with 73% of the votes counted. Peltola, a former Democratic congresswoman, is seeking to flip the seat and help Democrats regain control of Congress. In contrast, Sullivan is seeking his third term in office.
Peltola took to social media to rally Alaskans, stating, "Tonight shows Alaskans are fired up and ready for an independent voice in the Senate who will fix the rigged system, lower costs, and put Alaska first." She expressed confidence in winning the November general election.
Meanwhile, Democrats are looking to unseat Republican Ashley Moody in the November general election. Moody, appointed by Florida Governor DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio for the remainder of his term, secured a narrow victory in the primary. Nixon, a Democratic candidate, has been vocal in her opposition to DeSantis's policies, including a sit-in at the governor's office to protest redistricting. This protest led to misdemeanor charges of trespassing and resisting arrest, which she is currently contesting in court.
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