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Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crash
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Key Points:
- Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a car crash while en route to a campaign event, with Peltola requiring medical attention but remaining in good spirits.
- The accident occurred when another vehicle collided with the car carrying Peltola and her family as they were heading to the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Banquet.
- Peltola is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in a closely watched race, with both candidates actively seeking support from Alaska Native voters.
- President Donald Trump has directed his administration to sue to block certification of the race if Sullivan loses, citing potential voter confusion due to another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. on the ranked choice ballot.
- Following the crash, Peltola's campaign postponed events on Sunday and Monday for her recovery but plans to resume the "Alaska Always Tour" on Tuesday with a stop in Homer, Alaska.
