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Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest

19 août 2026 à 10:28
Both parties see Alaska as key to winning the Senate. The state’s nonpartisan primary put Mary Peltola, a Democratic former congresswoman, on the same ballot as Dan Sullivan, the incumbent Republican she hopes to unseat. Both advanced to the general election.

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Former Representative Mary Peltola, a Democrat, and Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican, will advance to the general election for an Alaska Senate seat.

A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

19 août 2026 à 12:09
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, marshaled grass-roots enthusiasm to defeat a moderate who dramatically out-raised her. Can it carry her to victory in November?

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State Representative Angie Nixon spent just $60,000 on television advertising, compared to opponent Alex Vindman’s $2.2 million.

5 Things to Know About Dan Sullivan, the Alaska Senator Seeking Re-election

18 août 2026 à 23:40
The incumbent Republican has been a reliable supporter of President Trump, giving Democrats a pickup opportunity in a state where most are politically unaffiliated.

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Senator Dan Sullivan, who is seeking his third Senate term, supports President Trump more than Alaska’s other senator, Lisa Murkowski, does.
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