Alaska Senate Race Heats Up | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 2m

Alaska’s Senate race is heating up as Senator Dan Sullivan and former Rep. Mary Peltola lock horns in a high-stakes battle that could reshape the Senate’s balance of power. Sullivan, a Trump ally pushing for oil, gas, and military support, attacks Peltola as too liberal — while she counters with a “regular people” message, pledging to fight big money and out-of-state interests. Both are well-funded and nationally watched, with Alaska’s open primary system leaving the top four candidates undecided in other key races like governor and House. A surprising independent candidate named Dan Sullivan…