Sen. Sullivan and former US Rep Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola wasted no time preparing for their general election campaign after Tuesday’s primary in Alaska, criticizing each…
Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola kicked off their respective general election campaigns for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat following their primary victories on Tuesday. The two leading candidates, who both received substantial fundraising and name recognition, are set to engage in a high-stakes race that could determine Senate control.
Sullivan, a Republican with ties to President Donald Trump, criticized Peltola's effectiveness in Congress and aimed to associate her with liberal views from the Lower 48 states. Peltola, Alaska's first Native American U.S. Representative, positioned herself as a representative for "regular" people and someone who would combat special interests and wealthy politicians.
With the state's open primary system, all candidates competed on the same ballot, and the top four vote-getters advanced to the general election. In other races, Republican Rep. Nick Begich and independent Bill Hill advanced in the U.S. House primary, while two Democrats - Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Tom Begich, Donald's uncle - secured spots in the governor's race.
The primary also saw voters approve a ballot measure that would reimpose campaign contribution limits, five years after a federal appeals court had struck down several caps.
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