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
