Alaska Senate Race: Sullivan and Peltola Deadlocked in High-Stakes Battle
Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan are neck-and-neck in the Alaska Senate race as 80% of precincts report results in this historic midterm contest.
POLICY WIRE — Anchorage, Alaska — The battle for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat has come down to the wire with incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and challenger Democrat Mary Peltola separated by a razor-thin margin.
With more than 80% of precincts having reported their numbers, Sullivan holds a marginal lead over the former U.S. representative.
Data from 394 out of 401 precincts as of Tuesday night shows Peltola commanding 48% of the first-choice votes, while Sullivan trailed closely at 47.7%.
This marquee contest features Sullivan seeking a third term in the Senate against Peltola, who utilized record-breaking fundraising to fuel her return to Capitol Hill.
The campaign has been defined by massive spending and high-profile support, including President Donald Trump and his vice president traveling to Alaska to rally for Sullivan.
In the Republican field, perennial candidate Gerald Heikes of Palmer currently sits in third place with 4,370 votes, representing a 2.1% share of the total tally.
The final outcome of the race carries significant national weight, potentially cementing Democratic momentum in the Senate or providing a vital victory for Republicans facing heavy losses across the country.
Officials note a substantial number of absentee and early ballots remain to be processed before a winner is officially declared.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
