NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Alaska voters head to polls in high-stakes primary featuring dueling 'Dan Sullivans' and campaign finance measure
Alaska voters are participating in an open primary election featuring a crowded U.S. Senate race, a U.S. House contest, and a statewide ballot initiative that would reimpose campaign contribution limits. The Senate race has drawn national attention due to the presence of two candidates named Dan Sullivan, prompting a legal battle and an endorsement from Donald Trump for the incumbent senator.
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The outcome of these primary contests will determine the top four candidates who advance to the ranked-choice general election in November, potentially shifting the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
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Who's Mentioned
personMike Johnson“Supported Nick Begich at a rally”personMike Dunleavy“Outgoing Republican governor”personDaniel J. Sullivan Jr.“Retired teacher running as an independent”personElon Musk“Mentioned regarding Wisconsin campaign spending”personMary Peltola“Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate”personNick Begich“Republican candidate seeking a second term”personDan S. Sullivan“Republican candidate seeking reelection”personMatt Schultz“Democrat who suspended his campaign”personGeorge Soros“Mentioned regarding Wisconsin campaign spending”personBill Hill“Independent fisherman running for U.S. House”personDonald Trump“Former President who endorsed Dan S. Sullivan”