Sullivan and Peltola court Alaska Native voters in tight Senate race

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democratic former representative Mary Peltola are seeking support from Alaska Native voters ahead of the November 3 election.

Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Representative Mary Peltola are competing for Alaska Native voter support ahead of the 3 November election. Both candidates spoke at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage this week. The Alaska Federation of Natives previously endorsed Peltola, who is Yup'ik, in her House races in 2022 and 2024 but did not issue endorsements this year. Both candidates have highlighted support from Native organisations and leaders.

Sealaska Corp., a regional Native corporation in southeast Alaska, has endorsed both of them, describing the dual endorsement as a way to 'honor their contributions and commitment to our communities, and to honor the diverse positions of our shareholders'. The race is among the most closely watched nationally, with control of the Senate at stake.

On Friday, President Donald Trump, who held a rally in support of Sullivan earlier this month, said he told his administration to sue to block certification of the race if the incumbent loses. The lawsuit cites potential confusion with another candidate listed on the ranked choice ballot as Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. Sen. Sullivan is listed as a Republican and the incumbent, while Sullivan Jr. is listed without a party designation.

How it is being reported

• Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate raceThe major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election.Clickorlando · 25 Oct, 01:07
• Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate raceThe major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election.News4Jax · 25 Oct, 01:07

In this story: Dan Sullivan · Mary Peltola · Alaska · Alaska Federation of Natives · Sealaska Corp. · Donald Trump

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