Mary Peltola

A sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner in Maine has cast doubt on Democrats' path to a Senate majority, as the race becomes critical for their goal of gaining four Senate seats. The outcome in Maine, along with races in Alaska and North Carolina, will significantly impact the Senate's partisan balance.

A sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner has complicated Democrats' Senate majority prospects in Maine. Platner, denied the claim, faces uncertainty over his candidacy against Susan Collins, with Democrats urging his withdrawal. The outcome in Maine, along with races in Alaska and North Carolina, is critical for Democrats to secure Senate seats.

A judge ruled a man named Dan J. Sullivan eligible to challenge U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's primary, overturning a prior disqualification. The state is appealing the decision, which hinges on whether the challenger's candidacy met 'good faith' criteria under Alaska law.

A man named Dan J. Sullivan, with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska's U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, was ruled eligible to appear on the August primary ballot by a judge, overturning a prior disqualification. The state is appealing the decision, and the senator has accused the challenger of causing voter confusion and potentially aiding a Democratic candidate.

A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, who shares a name and party affiliation with Alaska's U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, is eligible for the August primary ballot. The decision overturned a prior disqualification by the Division of Elections, which argued his candidacy lacked 'good faith' and could confuse voters.

A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, sharing the same name and party as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, is eligible for the August primary ballot, overturning an earlier disqualification. The decision centered on the state's use of a new 'good faith' criteria, which the judge found lacked constitutional or legal basis.

A man named Dan Sullivan, same as Alaska's Republican U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, sued to remain on the August primary ballot after being disqualified by state elections officials. The challenger claims his disqualification violates state and federal law, while officials argue his candidacy was filed to confuse voters. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and the senator himself called the challenger a 'sham candidate' but did not provide evidence of coordination with Democratic candidate Mary Peltola, whom the challenger denies.

An Alaska election official ruled a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan ineligible for the primary ballot due to allegations of intending to confuse voters by sharing a name and party with incumbent Dan Sullivan. The challenger claims his candidacy was legitimate and denies coordination with another candidate, while the ruling allows for an appeal.

An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan, who shares the same name and party as incumbent Dan Sullivan, is ineligible for the August primary ballot due to alleged intent to confuse voters. The challenger claims his candidacy is genuine and has denied allegations of coordination with another candidate, while Republicans and the lieutenant governor allege the run is a 'sham' to manipulate the race.

An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan, who shares a name and party with incumbent Dan Sullivan, is ineligible for the August primary ballot due to alleged intent to confuse voters. The challenger claims his candidacy is genuine, while officials investigate potential coordination with another candidate.

An elections forecaster shifted three U.S. Senate races in Democrats' favor, including Ohio, Alaska, and North Carolina. Republicans remain favored to retain Senate control, but Democrats have a clearer path to a majority if they win key toss-up states and competitive races.

An elections forecaster shifted three U.S. Senate races in Alaska, Ohio, and North Carolina toward Democrats, improving their prospects but not guaranteeing Senate control. Republicans remain favored to retain the chamber, with four races now labeled toss-ups.

An elections forecaster shifted three U.S. Senate races in Democrats' favor for the 2026 midterms, including Ohio, Alaska, and North Carolina. The forecast now lists four races as pure toss-ups, with Democrats needing to sweep these and other competitive contests to gain Senate control.

An elections forecaster shifted three U.S. Senate races in 2026 midterms to favor Democrats in North Carolina, Alaska, and Ohio. Democrats now need to sweep four toss-up states and win competitive races to gain Senate control, though Republicans remain favored overall.

An elections forecaster shifted three U.S. Senate races in Alaska, Ohio, and North Carolina toward Democrats, though Republicans remain favored to retain Senate control. Strong candidates in Alaska and Ohio, including former Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Mary Peltola, are improving Democratic prospects in those states.

Two Dan Sullivans are competing in Alaska's U.S. Senate race. The challenger, Dan J. Sullivan, denies claims that his candidacy is a coordinated effort by Democrats to confuse voters, stating it is his personal choice and that he has no contact with the campaign of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola.

Two Alaska Senate candidates named Dan Sullivan, both Republicans, are competing in the primary. The challenger claims his candidacy is independent and denies coordination with Democrats, while the incumbent accuses him of voter confusion. The Alaska Division of Elections distinguishes them by middle initial.

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan accuses another Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan of collaborating with Democrats to support former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in Alaska’s primary.

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska's primary, which he claims is a coordinated effort by Democrats and his rival Mary Peltola to confuse voters. The challenger, Dan J. Sullivan from Petersburg, is registered as a Republican but has not appeared on federal campaign records. Republicans have raised concerns about voter confusion and potential legal action.

Democrats are highlighting strong fundraising in key Senate races, with candidates like James Talarico in Texas and Jon Ossoff in Georgia raising over $27 million and $14 million, respectively, in Q1 2026. However, these races remain in Trump-won states, and Republican fundraising totals lag significantly, though Republicans argue fundraising does not guarantee victory.

Former Rep. Mary Peltola raised $8.7 million in Q1 2024, four times more than Sen. Dan Sullivan's $1.7 million, but spent $3 million, leaving her with $5.7 million in cash. Sullivan, however, entered April with $7 million in his campaign funds. Both campaigns claim financial strength, with outside groups like Democratic-aligned organizations and the Senate Leadership Fund (GOP) injecting significant funds into the race.

Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) raised $8.9 million in her first quarter as a Senate candidate, setting a record for Alaska. She previously lost Alaska’s at-large House seat in 2024 and is now challenging an incumbent Republican.

Senate Democratic candidates raised significant funds in Q1 2024, with James Talarico leading at $27 million in Texas. Other top fundraisers include Jon Ossoff ($14M in Georgia), Roy Cooper ($13.8M in North Carolina), and Sherrod Brown ($12.5M in Ohio. The fundraising surge reflects Democrats' optimism about flipping the Senate despite challenges.

A potential Supreme Court ruling could prohibit states from counting late-arriving ballots, impacting Alaska's Senate race between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan. The decision threatens rural voters in remote areas like Kodiak Island, where mail-in voting is critical due to logistical challenges.