Sullivan and Peltola clash in Alaska Senate race that could tip control
Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola debated in Alaska's toss-up Senate race.
The two candidates fought over the Iran war and rising living costs in Alaska on Thursday night. Mary Peltola attacked Sullivan for backing the war while prices soared at home.
Dan Sullivan shot back that Peltola walked through a revolving door to lobbying work after losing her House seat in 2024, and pointed to recent reports of turmoil in her congressional office. Sullivan and Peltola both said the Iran war should end soon, but disagreed on the path.
Sullivan supports Trump's decision to use military force to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Peltola said the military should be withdrawn and a peace deal is unlikely to arrive soon.
NBC News rates the race a toss-up. Democrats see Alaska as one of five states where they could flip a Senate seat, despite Trump winning the state by double digits in 2024.
- Peltola 49.5%, Sullivan 41.4% in August
- Primary results
- Mark Begich ousted Ted Stevens in 2008
- Last Democratic win
- Double digits in 2024
- Trump's margin
- Toss-up, per NBC News
- Race rating
Why it mattersSenate control in January hangs on races like this one. The result shapes US foreign policy on Iran, Russia, and trade for the next two years.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the election outcome will influence US foreign policy decisions that affect Australia on defence, trade, and sanctions.
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