Alaska Senate race heats up as Peltola faces staff abuse allegations
Former Rep. Mary Peltola, the Democratic frontrunner for the U.S. Senate in Alaska, faces intense scrutiny after a New York Times report detailed allegations of volatile behavior by former aides. The campaign denies a pattern of abuse, attributing incidents to severe personal grief, while Republican opponent Dan Sullivan’s team calls the claims a disturbing track record. The controversy threatens to impact a closely watched race that could determine control of the Senate.