Mary Peltola raises $17 million in Senate race against Dan Sullivan

Former Representative Mary Peltola raised $17 million in the past three months for her 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in Alaska, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan.

The influx of cash, disclosed on Tuesday, signals an intensifying battle between the parties as the November election approaches, and it could prove decisive in a race many analysts deem one of the nation’s most competitive.

Peltola’s campaign said the money was collected during the third quarter of 2026, a period that saw both campaigns step up outreach and advertising efforts. The figure places her fundraising total ahead of any other candidate in the statewide contest to date.

“Alaskans are sick and tired of DC politicians making life more expensive for everyone while they keep lining their own pockets, and they know it’s time for a change,” Peltola said in a campaign statement.

Alaska’s ranked‑choice voting system adds complexity to the contest, and a separate legal dispute involving another candidate named Dan Sullivan has further complicated the ballot. Those factors, combined with the high‑stakes money race, have drawn national attention to the June primary and the November general election.

Political observers note that a Peltola victory would make it extremely difficult for Republicans to retain control of the Senate, given the narrow margins in the chamber. The fundraising advantage may allow her to expand outreach across the state’s remote communities and counter Sullivan’s established incumbency.

The campaign plans to use the new funds for statewide advertising, voter‑contact efforts, and legal expenses related to the ongoing ballot challenges, with the next major fundraising deadline set for early November.