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Coverage dated January 11, 2026

Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race

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Democratic former Alaska congresswoman Mary Peltola has announced a Senate run to challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola said Monday her aim is to shake up the establishment and make life more affordable for Alaskans. Peltola is Yup’ik and highlights the high cost of living in rural Alaska.

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  1. Roll Call

    Former Rep. Mary Peltola enters Alaska Senate race in boost to Democrats (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola launched a run for Senate in Alaska on Monday, challenging Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.

  2. CNN

    Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola announces Senate bid in Alaska (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Democrats are getting the news they’d been hoping for out of Alaska, with former US Rep. Mary Peltola launching a Senate campaign on Monday morning.

  3. Fox News

    Former Dem Rep. Mary Peltola announces U.S. Senate run: "Put Alaska first" (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a run for U.S. Senate, challenging GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan as she focuses on inflation, scarcity, and putting Alaska first.

  4. RedState

    Watch: Ex-Rep Peltola Eyes Sullivan's Seat in Alaska Senate Race (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Democrat Mary Peltola challenges Republican Dan Sullivan for Alaska Senate seat in 2026.

  5. The Guardian

    Ex-Alaska Democratic representative launches bid for US Senate seat (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Mary Peltola seen as Democrat capable of flipping seat in Republican-leaning state as party seeks to reclaim Senate

  6. Washington Examiner

    Mary Peltola announces run for Senate in recruiting win for Democrats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola is running for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, after losing her seat last year.

  7. WDIO Duluth

    Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Democratic former Alaska congresswoman Mary Peltola has announced a Senate run to challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola said Monday her aim is to shake up the establishment and make life more affordable for Alaskans. Peltola is Yup’ik and highlights the high cost of living in rural Alaska.

  8. Alaska Public Media

    Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race (opens Alaska Public Media)

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    Alaska Public Media's feed description

    The former congresswoman is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. Nationally, Democrats have high hopes that she can flip the seat.

  9. CBS News

    Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid challenging GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.

  10. NBC News

    Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate run (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Former Rep. Mary Peltola is running for Senate in Alaska, handing Democrats a top recruit in the race against two-term GOP Sen.

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