Overview:
With 100 days remaining until the November general election, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign says it is building statewide momentum through grassroots organizing, labor support, and an Alaska-focused message as she seeks to unseat Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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With 100 days remaining before the November general election, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign is touting what it describes as growing grassroots momentum across Alaska as she challenges incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Campaign officials say Peltola, a lifelong Alaskan, former commercial fishing boat captain, military mother, and former U.S. representative, has built a broad volunteer network centered on lowering costs for families, reforming Washington, D.C., and prioritizing Alaska’s interests.
“In 100 days, Alaskans will elect a Senator who actually fights for them — to fix the rigged system in DC, lower costs, and put Alaska first — and that person is Mary Peltola,” said campaign manager Elisa Rios in a statement.
According to the campaign, more than 10,000 Alaskans representing over 160 communities have signed up to volunteer. Organizers also said volunteers have knocked on nearly 25,000 doors as part of the Alaska First Coordinated Campaign, engaging voters from communities across the state.
The campaign also highlighted Peltola’s recent endorsement from the Alaska AFL-CIO. Labor leaders said they support her because they believe she will advocate for workers while focusing on issues including healthcare affordability, child care, and lowering everyday costs for Alaska families.
Peltola’s campaign argues that her proposals to reduce household costs, strengthen Alaska’s fisheries, and curb the influence of special interests in Washington have resonated with voters. Campaign officials also criticized Sullivan’s record, accusing him of supporting policies that have contributed to higher costs for Alaskans and alleging close ties to corporate interests.
The campaign pointed to recent ratings changes by nonpartisan election analysts, noting that both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball have shifted the Alaska Senate race toward greater competitiveness, now classifying it as a toss-up.
The race is expected to be one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate contests this fall, with control of the U.S. Senate potentially hinging on a handful of competitive races, including Alaska.
Peltola, a member of the Bethel-based Orutsararmiut Native Village, made history in 2022 when she became the first Alaska Native elected to Congress. She is seeking to become the first Alaska Native elected to the U.S. Senate.
