Alaska Nonpartisan Primary Race Heats Up with Incumbent Sullivan and Former Congresswoman争
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Incumbent Dan S Sullivan, the US senator, advanced in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary race for his seat on Tuesday alongside Mary Peltola, a former Democratic congresswoman.
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The HillPeltola, Sullivan matchup set in key Alaska Senate race Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan are advancing to the general election Senate in Alaska, Decision Desk HQ projects. It’s the third cycle under Alaska’s new voting system, in which the top four candidates will advance from the primary, regardless of party affiliation, to a ranked-choice general election.   Alaska has been…
ABC NewsFormer Democratic Rep. Peltola and more than a dozen others are on the ballot. A critical primary in Alaska on Tuesday could potentially determine control of the Senate next year in a race with more than a dozen candidates -- two of them named Dan Sullivan.
Washington ExaminerSen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola advanced from Alaska’s crowded primary Tuesday, setting up the next phase of one of the most closely watched Senate battles of the midterm elections.
Associated PressJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola wasted no time preparing for their general election campaign after Tuesday’s primary in Alaska, criticizing each other’s records and previewing the next phase of a high-stakes Senate race that has drawn national attention.
Fox NewsSen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska and former Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, will advance alongside two other candidates in the state’s four-candidate general election.
NBC NewsGOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola will face off in November for Alaska’s Senate seat, with NBC News projecting that both candidates will advance to the general election. But it’s not yet clear whether another Dan Sullivan will also be on the November ballot.
New York TimesMary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest The Democratic former congresswoman and the incumbent Republican senator will face off in November. Whether a potential spoiler candidate with the same name as the senator qualifies alongside them has not been determined.
PBS NewsHourDan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November's general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall.
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With 66% of votes counted, Peltola is leading with 46.8% of the vote with the incumbent Sullivan trailing closely behind with 44.4% of the vote. Dan J Sullivan is in third with 2.4% of the vote.
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Washington ExaminerShortly before 2 a.m. Eastern Time, with 50% of the vote counted, Peltola had 45.9% of the vote compared with Sullivan’s 45%, according to the Associated Press.
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The governor’s race was wide open with Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy barred by term limits from seeking a third consecutive stint. The crowded field was mostly led by Republican tickets. A Democrat hasn’t served as governor in Alaska since Tony Knowles left office in 2002.
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ABC NewsCurrent GOP Gov. Mike Dunleavy is term-limited after having served two consecutive terms, creating an open field in the gubernatorial primary. Alaska has not had a Democratic governor since 2002. Former Gov. Bill Walker, who served from 2014 to 2018, is also hoping to reclaim his seat as an independent candidate.
The Guardian USAlaskans in November will also elect a successor to incumbent Republican governor Mike Dunleavy, who is barred by term limits from seeking re-election. In a crowded field of 17 candidates, Democrats Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Tom Begich advanced to the November election. Two more nominations remain open, with 80% of votes counted.
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Sullivan, meanwhile, has painted Peltola as too far left for the state, arguing in a recent ad that Peltola is beholden to “Lower 48 liberals.”
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Associated PressWith control of the chamber on the line, Sullivan stepped up his attack against Peltola in the days leading to the primary, questioning her effectiveness while in Congress and seeking to align her with Lower 48 “liberals.” Peltola positioned herself as someone who would represent “regular” people and push back against special interests and wealthy politicians.
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Both Sullivan and Peltola were widely expected to proceed to the general election, but their respective shares of the vote could offer an early indication of the competitiveness of a race that has attracted millions of dollars in outside spending and could help determine control of the Senate.
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Associated PressSenate race features 2 widely known candidates Sullivan and Peltola were the highest-profile candidates among a field of 16 and vastly outraised the other competitors. The race, among a handful that could help determine control of the Senate, has drawn significant attention from outside groups, with Republican and Democratic campaign organizations identifying it as a top target.
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A political dynasty could grow as well, with the prominent Begich family name appearing in two Alaska races: GOP Rep. Nick Begich III, who defeated Peltola in 2024 is running for reelection in the state’s sole congressional district; his uncle, former state Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, is running for governor as a Democrat.
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Associated PressIn the House race, Republican Rep. Nick Begich advanced, along with independent Bill Hill. Two Democrats, former lawmakers Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Tom Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, advanced in the race for governor.
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01 The Guardian US The result tees up one of the marquee races of this year’s US midterm elections, which could determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.
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02 NBC News Democrats view this race as a key part of their strategy to take the Senate majority as the party tries to net four seats to take control of the chamber. And the presence of a candidate with the same name as the incumbent could add a new degree of uncertainty in November.
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03 Washington Examiner Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. and Gerald L. Heikes were in position to claim the remaining two spots in the general election. However, the remaining two spots remained too early to call at the time of this article’s publication. This means that two candidates named Dan Sullivan will appear on the November ballot.
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04 ABC News President Donald Trump weighed in on Friday, calling Dan J. Sullivan's campaign Democratic "trickery."
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05 Fox News The outcome, which pits an incumbent Republican against the only Democrat to win statewide office in Alaska in 50 years, is in line with what many had expected, but it also highlights the unique nature of Alaska’s primary as well as attempts to use its process to confuse voters.
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06 Associated Press Voters Tuesday also approved a ballot measure that would reimpose campaign contribution limits, five years after a divided federal appeals court struck down a number of caps.
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