Mary
Peltola

1. Economy & jobs Supports tax cuts, wage increases, and anti-price-gouging measures +

2. Housing Supports renter tax credits, Indian Housing Block Grants, and limits on corporate home purchases +

3. Health care Supports lowering healthcare costs and reversing healthcare cuts +

4. Immigration Critical of partisan border politics; voted for some immigration enforcement measures +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Pro-choice; opposes a federal abortion ban +

6. Education Supports funding for education and preventing school closures +

7. Climate & energy Supports oil/gas development and renewables; acknowledges climate impacts +

8. Crime & public safety Supports local law enforcement funding and border security +

9. Taxes & budget Supports tax cuts for working families and expanded child tax credit +

10. Guns Supports Second Amendment rights; NRA-endorsed in 2024 +

11. Democracy & elections Supports restoring congressional power; backs term limits +

12. Foreign policy & defense Supports War Powers constraints; backed Ukraine/Israel aid +

1. Oct 10
   debate

   Sullivan and Peltola spar over fishing rights in Alaska Senate debate

   Sullivan and Peltola clashed over fishing issues in a Senate debate, with fisheries policy continuing as a central theme of the Alaska Senate race.

   ↳ Sullivan, Peltola Spar over Fishing in Senate Debate · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 7
   poll

   Political Wire: Peltola leads Sullivan in Alaska Senate race

   Political Wire aggregated polling and reporting showing Peltola leading Sullivan in the Alaska Senate race as of early October 2026.

   ↳ Peltola Leads Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race - Political Wire · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 6
   news

   Alaska Senate seat rated as leaning Democratic for first time in 18 years

   Newsweek reported that the Alaska Senate seat had shifted to lean Democratic in at least one race rating, the first such rating in approximately 18 years, based on polling showing Peltola consistently ahead of Sullivan.

   ↳ Alaska Senate Seat Leans Democratic for First Time in 18 ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 5
   poll

   Newsweek: Peltola leads by 7 in Alaska poll despite NYT staffer report

   Newsweek reported on the NYT/Siena poll showing Peltola with a seven-point lead over Sullivan, noting the result came after the NYT exposé on alleged abusive behavior by Peltola.

   ↳ Peltola Leads by 7 in Alaska Poll as Vance Rips ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 4
   endorsement

   Alaska's News Source reports former VP Harris emailed supporters urging support for Peltola

   Former Vice President Kamala Harris sent an email urging support for Peltola, according to Alaska's News Source. Peltola's campaign said she was not seeking endorsements from outside Alaska.

   ↳ Elections 2026: One month until Alaska Decides · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 3
   poll

   NYT polling roundup shows Peltola ahead in multiple surveys but race remains competitive

   The NYT's Oct. 3 polling roundup listed Peltola ahead by six in a Fabrizio Ward/Impact Research poll and four in an Alaska Survey Research poll, while a Quantus Insights poll was even.

   ↳ Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 3
   poll

   NYT/Siena poll shows Peltola leading Sullivan 50%-43% among likely Alaska voters

   A New York Times/Siena poll of 504 likely voters, conducted Sept. 24–Oct. 1, showed Peltola at 50% and Sullivan at 43%, a seven-point lead within a margin of error of about 5.1 percentage points.

   ↳ Toplines: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Alaska · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Oct 1
   controversy

   NRSC files FEC complaint over more than $230,000 in Peltola campaign expenses

   The National Republican Senatorial Committee filed an FEC complaint over more than $230,000 in expenses by Peltola's prior campaign committee from January 2025 through February 2026, raising questions about personal use of campaign funds. The existence of a complaint does not establish a violation.

   ↳ Similarities arise as Justice Department subpoenas Gallego PAC ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 30
   filing

   Peltola publishes 'Picture this' essay on Substack ahead of midnight FEC deadline

   Peltola published a Substack post titled 'Picture this' tied to a fundraising push around a midnight FEC deadline.

   ↳ Picture this - Mary Peltola - Substack · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 29
    news

    Peltola posts on X as part of ongoing campaign outreach

    Peltola posted on X (formerly Twitter) as part of her campaign communications around this date.

    ↳ Mary Peltola · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Sep 26
    news

    Peltola posts 'Neqa' essay on Substack

    Peltola published a Substack post titled 'Neqa' as part of her campaign communications.

    ↳ Neqa - Mary Peltola - Substack · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Sep 25
    controversy

    Peltola denies using anti-gay slur; Alaskans largely unmoved by NYT exposé

    Peltola publicly denied using a homophobic slur as alleged in the NYT report. Reporting from Alaska Public Media and NYT indicated that while some Alaskans were dismayed, the story did not appear to significantly shift voter opinion in the state.

    ↳ Mary Peltola denies using anti-gay slur - Attitude Magazine · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Sep 24
    endorsement

    A key Republican defends Peltola following the NYT allegations report

    Following the New York Times allegations story, at least one notable Republican publicly defended Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola.

    ↳ A key Republican defends Alaska Senate candidate Mary ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
14. Sep 23
    controversy

    NYT publishes allegations from former aides of abusive behavior by Peltola

    The New York Times published allegations from nine anonymous former aides describing angry outbursts, use of slurs, and an alleged shoving incident. Peltola's campaign disputed the account as exaggerated, denied the homophobic slur allegation, and acknowledged use of an ableist slur in a text, attributing difficulties partly to grief after family deaths in 2023.

    ↳ A New York Times article claimed hostility by Mary Peltola. Will it affect Alaska’s Senate race? · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
15. Sep 23
    poll

    Polymarket gives Peltola 78.5% chance of winning; Cook rates race a toss-up

    Prediction market Polymarket had Peltola at a 78.5% probability of winning the Alaska Senate seat, while Cook Political Report rated the race a toss-up as of late September.

    ↳ Alaska Senate: Polymarket Has Peltola at 78.5%, Cook Says Toss Up · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
16. Sep 20
    news

    Peltola writes campaign has outraised Sullivan by $5 million with average ~$50 donation

    Peltola posted that her campaign had outraised Sullivan by $5 million ahead of an FEC deadline, with an average donation of roughly $50. Her campaign had previously reported about $6.91 million in receipts for April–June 2026.

    ↳ Our upcoming FEC deadline · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
17. Sep 17
    filing

    General election ballot certified; Peltola, Sullivan, and two others listed for Alaska Senate

    The certified general-election ballot for the Alaska Senate contest lists Mary Peltola, Dan S. Sullivan, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., and Gerald L. Heikes as candidates.

    ↳ General election ballots are set · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
18. Sep 13
    news

    Peltola fisheries plan outlined at Kodiak debate includes ban on factory trawling

    Peltola's campaign released a fisheries plan proposing bans on factory trawling, limits on trawlers' seafloor operations, funding for fish-stock assessments, and expanded Alaska Native representation in fisheries management. These are campaign positions, not enacted policy.

    ↳ Peltola Puts Alaska Fisheries at Center of Kodiak Senate ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
19. Sep 12
    debate

    Peltola and Sullivan debate fisheries issues at Kodiak Chamber of Commerce event

    At a Kodiak fisheries debate, Peltola emphasized bycatch, factory trawling, and Alaska Native representation in fisheries management. She supported overhauling Magnuson-Stevens and adding at least one Alaska Native seat on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Sullivan highlighted his own bycatch legislation.

    ↳ Peltola and Sullivan confront trawl bycatch, and each other, ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
20. Aug 18
    news

    Peltola receives 49.54% in Alaska open primary, Sullivan 41.40%; both advance

    In Alaska's open primary, Peltola led with 49.54% of the vote against incumbent Dan Sullivan's 41.40%. Both advanced to the general election along with two other candidates out of sixteen on the ballot. Results were certified Aug. 31.

    ↳ General election ballots are set · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) union
  AFA-CWA 2026 endorsements page lists Peltola for Senate; no specific endorsement date given. afacwa.org
• SEIU 775 union
  Reported among Peltola's labor supporters in a September 8 article; no endorsement date given. alaskanews.com
• IBEW Local 1547 union
  Cited by campaign spokesperson in an October 4 report; no specific endorsement date given. alaskasnewssource.com
• Veterans for Mary coalition organization
  Campaign-launched coalition of more than 100 founding members from Alaska's veteran community; endorsement announced August 26. marypeltola.com · Aug 26, 2026
• Sealaska organization
  Alaska Native regional corporation announced endorsement on August 18; campaign says endorsement occurred the preceding week. marypeltola.com · Aug 18, 2026
• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
  Largest federal employee union endorsement announced August 11. afge.org · Aug 11, 2026
• Alaska AFL-CIO union
  Endorsed Peltola on June 17; campaign announced it June 18. marypeltola.com · Jun 17, 2026
• End Citizens United organization
  Included Peltola in an endorsement announcement of 19 no-corporate-PAC incumbents for 2026 midterms. endcitizensunited.org · Feb 4, 2026

Raised

$18.55M

Spent

$13.91M

Cash on hand

$4.64M

As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6AK00276(opens in a new tab)