NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Sen. Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advance to November general election for Alaska U.S. Senate seat
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola have advanced to the November general election following Alaska's open primary. The race is considered a key contest for control of the U.S. Senate, with both candidates leading in fundraising and name recognition. Additionally, Alaska voters approved a ballot measure to reimpose campaign contribution limits for state and local elections.
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The outcome of the Senate race between Sullivan and Peltola could determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, while the new campaign finance limits will restrict how much individuals and groups can contribute to state and local candidates.
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Who's Mentioned
personMike Dunleavy“Term-limited Republican governor”personDaniel J. Sullivan Jr.“Independent candidate for U.S. Senate”personTom Begich“Democratic candidate for Governor”personMary Peltola“Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate”personNick Begich“Republican candidate for U.S. House”personDan S. Sullivan“Republican candidate for U.S. Senate”personJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins“Democratic candidate for Governor”personTony Knowles“Last Democratic governor of Alaska, left office in 2002”personBill Hill“Independent candidate for U.S. House”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Dan S. Sullivan and Nick Begich”