Peltola Raises $9M, Sullivan $2.1M in Alaska Senate Race

0:00It's April 13th. Anchorage news today starts now. AI powered and ready. Former Congresswoman Mary Peltola just dropped a major fundraising bomb in the Alaska Senate race announcing $8.9 million in donations. That more than quadruples her opponent incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan's $2.1 million from last week. It's heating up one of the tightest races nationwide as election day nears. Peltola's team says they've got $5.6 million cash on hand ready to spend, while Sullivan's holding $7.5 million. Even though she's raised more overall, he's sitting prettier financially right now. Neither side's first quarter numbers have hit the federal election commission yet. Campaigns are firing back hard. Peltola's stressing statewide support from every burrow, calling out a broken DC system hurting Alaska. Sullivan's crew points out he's won big before, even went outspin by Democrats, and they're betting on his track record to pull through again. This matchup matters big time with Democrats eyeing a Senate flip. Peltola

1:04shocked everyone by winning her house seat twice against Sarah Palin after Don Young's passing, but lost narrowly last year. Sullivan's held the seat through two terms, beating challengers in 2014 and 2020. Meanwhile, endorsements like Lisa Murkowski's back Sullivan for keeping Alaska's Senate team strong. With cash flowing and attacks flying, Alaskans will decide if it's time for fresh change or steady hands in November.