Peltola Outraises Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race

0:00In Alaska's U.S. center race, Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan, and fundraising is exploding with tens of millions expected overall. In the first three months of the year, Peltola pulled in nearly $9 million, while Sullivan raised $1.7 million. Most cash for both comes from outside Alaska, but Peltola grabbed more from in-state donors over $500,000 compared to Sullivan's. $135,000. She also dominated individual contributions, with her pack money mostly from Democratic leadership groups, unlike Sullivan's from industry and trade, associations. This fits a bigger national push where Democrats are flooding races to try flipping Congress and balancing President Trump's influence. Alaska's contest stands out because challengers rarely outraise incumbents like this early on. Digging into cash on hand, Sullivan holds $7 million after years of building his war chest, edging Peltola's under $6 million.

1:02Through more on early spending, looking back further, Sullivan's total, since his last election, tops Peltola's strong quarter. With heavy outside money shaping the battlefield, this Senate showdown could swing on, who spends smartest, come November. That's your update from Anchorage News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.