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Mary Peltola delays campaign events after sustaining ‘minor injuries’ in car crash
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Former Rep. Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a car crash, leading to the rescheduling of her upcoming campaign events in Fairbanks and Bethel as she recovers.
- The accident occurred while Peltola was en route to the Alaska Federation of Natives’ annual banquet, involving a three-vehicle collision under investigation by Anchorage police.
- Peltola, a Democrat, is competing in a tight Senate race against GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is seeking a third term amid voter concerns over high gas and grocery prices linked to the war with Iran.
- Republicans have accused Democrats of recruiting another candidate named Dan Sullivan to create voter confusion, while Democrats deny involvement; the Justice Department has sued to block election certification if the incumbent loses, citing this confusion.
- Peltola expressed disappointment over the delay in her Alaska Always Tour but remains eager to engage voters on her campaign platform focused on addressing systemic issues and lowering costs for working families.
