Alaska Senate showdown tests GOP hold as Peltola challenges Sullivan

In Alaska’s high-stakes Senate race, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a comeback bid from former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola. National Republicans have stepped up spending to back Sullivan as polls show a tight contest—Alaska Survey Research has Peltola ahead by 2 points while a NYT/Siena poll has Sullivan up by 2. Peltola leverages statewide name recognition and Alaska Native heritage, while Sullivan touts his record and alignment with the GOP agenda. The open primary on Tuesday will test the landscape, though turnout dynamics in Alaska’s remote districts complicate projections; the outcome could influence whether Republicans maintain their Senate edge in November.