Elections 2026

Mary Peltola poses for a photo with supporters at her Jan. 17, 2026, Senate campaign kickoff event at 49th State Brewing in Anchorage. Her campaign collected $8.9 million in contributions during the first quarter of the year; the campaign said it was a record total for any U.S. Senate race in Alaska.

Politics

Peltola announces big fundraising haul, signaling an expensive Senate race in Alaska

Peltola announced on April 13 that her campaign raised $8.9 million in the first quarter of the year, a record for any U.S. Senate campaign in Alaska.

State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Matt Claman after a meet and greet event at Bethel's Longhouse Hotel on April 11, 2026.

Politics

Matt Claman talks rural schools and Halong recovery on campaign trail for governor

Samantha Watson

Following a meet and greet event during his two-day visit to Bethel, Claman spoke to KYUK’s Samantha Watson about what was on voter’s minds and his plans to support the Y-K Delta if elected in the fall.

A woman behind a microphone, with a blue background

Politics

In Alaska's US Senate race, Peltola takes aim at 'crooked' political elites

Liz Ruskin & Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska congresswoman is talking about more than fish, family and freedom as she runs for U.S. Senate.

Independent U.S. House candidate Bill Hill is seen at KYUK in Bethel, Alaska on March 28, 2026.

Politics

Independent US House candidate Bill Hill says he brings first-hand understanding of Bush Alaska

Evan Erickson

The lifelong Bristol Bay commercial fisherman and retired school superintendent is a newcomer to politics who says he wants to hold billionaires to account and get rural Alaskans what they deserve.

a woman talks into a microphone at a podium on stage

Politics

Mary Peltola enters Alaska US Senate race

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media - Washington

The former congresswoman is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. Nationally, Democrats have high hopes that she can flip the seat.