Mary Peltola Rejects Kamala Harris Endorsement in Alaska Senate Race Former Vice President Kamala Harris sent an email to supporters of Mary Peltola, urging them to back the Democratic challenger in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. The message, shared on Wednesday, encouraged recipients to split donations between Peltola’s campaign and Harris’s Fight for the People PAC. However, Peltola’s campaign dismissed the overture, stating it does not require endorsements from the Lower 48 states. A spokesperson for Peltola emphasized that the candidate’s focus remains on Alaska, citing endorsements from labor unions like AFGE, the Alaska AFL-CIO, and IBEW Local 1547, as well as over 10,000 volunteers. Peltola, who ran as a Democratic candidate in the 2024 presidential race, had not endorsed Harris during that campaign. In a July 2024 interview with Alaska Public Media, Peltola expressed openness to working with any future president, regardless of party affiliation. “Whether that president is Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, there will be a lot of common ground,” she said, highlighting shared priorities for Alaska’s interests. This stance reflects her broader strategy of prioritizing state-specific issues over national political alliances. Harris’s email, while not explicitly endorsing Peltola, framed her support as a way to influence the Senate race. The message directed recipients to a link for splitting donations between Peltola’s campaign and the Fight for the People PAC. However, FEC records indicate that the PAC has not contributed any funds to Peltola’s campaign in 2026. Harris, who has not confirmed plans for a 2028 presidential run, hinted at her potential candidacy in April, stating, “I might, I might. I’m thinking about it,” according to ABC News.#kamala_harris #alaska #mary_peltola #dan_sullivan #fight_for_the_people_pac
Senate Hopeful in Alaska Says ‘No Thanks’ to Kamala Harris’s Support The campaign of Mary Peltola, a Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska, has rejected a recent message of support from former Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasizing its focus on local issues rather than national endorsements. Peltola, a former Representative who left Congress in 2023, is running as an independent-minded centrist against Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican. The race, which has drawn significant attention, has become a focal point for both parties as they vie for control of the Senate. Harris, who lost Alaska by 14 percentage points in the 2024 presidential election, recently endorsed Peltola through a fundraising email sent by her political action committee. The message, which urged supporters to “stand behind Mary,” framed the Alaska race as a “must-win” contest for Democrats seeking to reclaim Senate majority. The email linked to a donation page for a Democratic PAC and encouraged donors to split their contributions between Peltola’s campaign and Harris’s committee. It highlighted Peltola as the key figure capable of flipping Alaska’s Senate seat. Peltola’s campaign swiftly distanced itself from the endorsement, stating it had not approved the appeal and did not seek Harris’s backing. The campaign’s stance underscores the political calculus of the race, as Peltola faces a formidable opponent in Sullivan, a seasoned politician with strong ties to Alaska’s conservative base. Limited polling suggests the race is closely contested, though the exact dynamics remain unclear. The Republican response to Harris’s involvement was swift and pointed.#kamala_harris #mary_peltola #national_republican_senatorial_committee #dan_sullivan #alaska_senate_race
