WATCH LIVE: Sullivan, Peltola face off in Alaska U.S. Senate debate
In Alaska, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is set to face off against his Democratic challenger, former Rep. Mary Peltola, on Thursday as he bids for reelection.
Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola are scheduled to debate before a statewide audience on Thursday. The debate follows a recent visit to Alaska by President Donald Trump, who sought to rally support for Sullivan's reelection bid.
Le Monde English reports that rising fuel prices could jeopardize Sullivan's reelection on November 3 in a state where fishing is a vital resource. The outlet also notes that Peltola, the daughter of a Yupik Indigenous woman, benefits from strong local roots.
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