Peltola takes slight lead in Alaska Senate race
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsAlaska Politics
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- The Hill reports: “Democrat Mary Peltola has taken a slight lead in Alaska’s Senate race by about 500 votes, results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) show, putting a possible eighth flip in the Senate in reach. As of alm…”
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