In Alaska's Senate race, Mary Peltola is now the only Democrat on the ballot after David Leslie withdrew on August 31, 2026. Peltola previously led the primary with 82,244 votes, and forecasts have shifted to favor her candidacy. She faces three Republican candidates, including incumbent Dan S. Sullivan, in a highly competitive election that will utilize ranked-choice voting.
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