NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Senator Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advance to Alaska US Senate general election
Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola have officially advanced to the general election following Tuesday's primary in Alaska. Both candidates have begun criticizing each other's legislative records as they transition into the final phase of the campaign.
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The outcome of this race will determine which candidate holds the Alaska seat in the U.S. Senate for the next term, impacting federal representation and legislative priorities for the state.
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Who's Mentioned
personMike Dunleavy“Current Alaska governor barred by term limits.”personDaniel J. Sullivan Jr.“Retired teacher and candidate for U.S. Senate.”personTom Begich“Democratic candidate for governor.”personDave Bronson“Republican candidate for governor.”personBernadette Wilson“Republican candidate for governor.”locationAlaska“State where the primary election took place”personMary Peltola“Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.”personNick Begich“Republican candidate for U.S. House.”personDan S. Sullivan“Republican incumbent seeking a third term.”personJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins“Democratic candidate for governor.”personAdam Crum“Republican candidate for governor.”personClick Bishop“Republican candidate for governor.”personTony Knowles“Last Democrat to serve as Alaska governor.”personBill Hill“Independent candidate for U.S. House.”personDan Sullivan“Republican U.S. Senator and candidate for re-election”personTreg Taylor“Republican candidate for governor.”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Nick Begich and supported by Dan S. Sullivan.”