Alaska U.S. Senate election results
The gist
Democrat Mary Peltola led Alaska's Senate race with 54.1% in early precincts over Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Senate control hinges on a count that may need ranked-choice tabulation.
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2026In Alaska's open primary, Peltola finished first with 49.5% and Dan S. Sullivan received 41.4%; fourth-place Democrat David Leslie withdrew, promoting Gerald Heikes into the final four.
- Oct 22, 2026At Trump's urging, the Department of Justice sued Alaska's Division of Elections in federal court, asking a judge to block certification of the Senate race if Peltola narrowly wins.
- Oct 23, 2026The DOJ lawsuit argued the "sole purpose" of Daniel J. Sullivan's candidacy was to benefit the Peltola campaign by reducing votes for Senator Sullivan.