Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola accused by former staffers of abusive behavior and slurs

On September 23, 2026, The New York Times reported that nine former staffers of Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola described a pattern of angry outbursts, physical abuse, and use of slurs during her time in the U.S. House. Peltola's campaign denied the allegations, attributing her behavior to grief after her mother and husband died in 2023. The report also noted high staff turnover and low morale in her current campaign. Prominent Democrats defended her, while Republicans called her unfit. The controversy comes as polls show a close race against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in November.