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Alaska Senate race unresolved as candidates expect weekslong ballot-counting process
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Alaska Senate race between incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola remains unresolved with about three-quarters of votes counted, making it a close contest.
- Alaska's ranked-choice voting system requires a candidate to secure over 50% of first-choice votes to win outright, otherwise triggering a multi-round tabulation process that can take weeks.
- The final outcome could influence the Senate balance, as Democrats have already secured a majority, with Alaska potentially increasing their margin or providing some relief to Republicans.
- Both candidates acknowledged the lengthy counting process ahead, with Peltola noting the results will take weeks and Sullivan preparing supporters for a prolonged wait.
- Another Senate race in Mississippi also remained undecided as of Wednesday morning.
