Politics Oct 16 How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the Senate By Geoff Bennett, Leila Jackson
Politics Oct 15 WATCH: Sullivan, Peltola face off in Alaska U.S. Senate debate Alaska's major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over the Iran war, soaring consumer prices and personal credibility Thursday during a high-stakes debate in a contest that will play into control of the closely divided chamber. By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Politics Oct 13 Trump heads to Alaska in a sign of how close its Senate race may be President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming. By Will Weissert, Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Politics Sep 28 How the phrase 'Lower 48' became a fixture in Alaska's high-stakes Senate race The most biting insult in Alaska politics is to be accused of being aligned with the “Lower 48." That's code for candidates taking marching orders from powerful forces in the contiguous United States rather than sticking up for Alaskans. By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Politics Aug 26 Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator has advanced to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall. By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Aug 18 What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more By Jill Colvin, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Tuesday's contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress, where Republicans have a narrow edge, and offer a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term. Continue reading
Jan 12 Democrat Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Republican Dan Sullivan in Senate race By Becky Bohrer, Mark Thiessen, Associated Press Sullivan's campaign says he's delivered historic investments in Alaska's health care and policies unleashing Alaska's energy potential. Continue reading
Nov 23 Rep. Mary Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins Alaska's at-large congressional district By Associated Press Peltola defeated Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich and Libertarian Chris Bye in the Nov. 8 election. Results of the ranked choice election were announced Wednesday. Palin and Begich also were candidates in the special election. Continue reading
Sep 13 First Alaska Native to be sworn in to Congress By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Last month, on her 49th birthday, Peltola, a Democrat, won the special election to finish out Young's term, besting a field of candidates that included Republican Sarah Palin, who was seeking a political comeback in the state where she was… Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 7:46 Rep.-elect Mary Peltola on her win in Alaska and Democrats' chances of holding the House By PBS NewsHour A major political upset in Alaska as a Democrat won the state’s only seat in the U.S. House. Former state lawmaker Mary Peltola defeated former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a special election to replace former Congressman Don… Continue watching