GOP makes foray into Alaska Senate race ahead of potential Democratic challenger

Published July 17, 2025 5:50pm ET



EXCLUSIVE — National Republicans have cut an ad for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), marking the GOP’s first entry into a relatively safe 2026 midterm seat, which could turn competitive with a potential challenge from former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.

The roughly 30-second spot, first seen by the Washington Examiner, is from the Senate GOP’s campaign arm and touts Sullivan’s support for President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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