Peltola Expands Lead in Alaska Senate
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Mary Peltola, the Democrat, has substantially increased her advantage in Alaska’s U.S. Senate contest as the Division of Elections tallied more than twenty thousand ballots on Friday, raising the total counted to over two hundred seventy-nine thousand. Peltola held forty-nine point eight percent of first‑choice votes, while incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan had forty‑six point one percent. Absentee voters, who have leaned toward Peltola, continue to widen the gap. The election remains the last uncalled race nationwide, with the final tally expected by Wednesday, the deadline for overseas absentee ballots. Peltola’s growing margin suggests she may reach the fifty percent threshold and avoid a ranked‑choice tabulation.
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Timeline
- On November 10 2026 Peltola adds to lead after large batch of ballots.
- On November 13 2026 Peltola grows lead after thousands more ballots counted.
- On November 13 2026 Peltola holds forty-nine point eight percent first‑choice votes.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Potential shift in Senate balance if Democrat wins Possible long-term US impact: Alaska joins other states flipping seats Most affected groups: Alaskans voting in the Senate race Reader priority: Follow election results and tabulation process
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Anchorage Daily News — Peltola Expands Lead in Alaska Senate
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