Alaska's Energy Race Heats Up | Anchorage News

Senator Dan Sullivan went full attack mode at an energy conference, hurling the term “Lower 48 liberal” sixteen times to paint challenger Mary Peltola as a Biden loyalist hellbent on killing Alaska’s oil and gas industry. Peltola dodged direct jabs, instead positioning herself as pro-development and crediting her role in securing the Willow project, while criticizing Lower 48 regulators for ignoring Alaska’s unique challenges. She also took aim at former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, calling her a roadblock — despite Sullivan having confirmed her. Both candidates are navigating a tight Senate race where energy policy dominates, with Trump-era policies also in play: Sullivan touts his alignment with Trump’s pro-development agenda, while Peltola blames federal firings under Trump for worsening staffing shortages. Meanwhile, in the House race, both incumbents and challengers echo similar themes of regulatory certainty and economic growth — even as Republicans later turned on independent Bill Hill, labeling him anti-fossil fuel despite his industry backing.

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