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Mary Peltola inches further ahead of Sen. Sullivan in Alaska’s tight Senate race
Anchorage Daily News • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrat Mary Peltola has extended her lead over Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan in Alaska's U.S. Senate race, now leading by 2,517 first-choice votes, or about 1.1%, after new preliminary results were released.
- Over 220,000 ballots have been counted so far, with tens of thousands of early and absentee ballots still outstanding; the final winner may not be known until November 18, with certification expected by November 25.
- Third and fourth place candidates, Gerald Heikes and Dan J. Sullivan, have small vote shares but could influence the outcome through Alaska's ranked choice voting system if no candidate surpasses 50% of first-choice votes.
- Both campaigns have outlined their paths to victory based on current data, and legal action is underway as Peltola's team seeks information on rejected absentee ballots.
- Peltola's campaign emphasizes strong voter support in key areas and expresses confidence in ultimately winning the race, highlighting voter frustration with high costs and corruption.
