To the delight of Alaska’s leftwing establishment and Democrats nationally, former U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola has announced that she is running against Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year’s midterm elections.
In a two-minute video posted on Jan. 12, Peltola said she was running because so-called “D.C. people” don’t listen to Alaska.
Without naming who the “D.C. people” are, Peltola proceeded to malign the unidentified enemy, claiming they are responsible for what she called “scarcity” when it comes to Alaska salmon, large game and migratory birds.
She also blamed the “D.C. people” for expensive milk in the villages and blasted them for benefiting from a “rigged system in D.C. that is shutting down Alaska while politicians feather their own nest.”
Peltola’s brief political career began when she won special and regular elections in 2022 against Nick Begich and Sarah Palin. In 2024, however, she was ousted by Rep. Nick Begich as Republicans took control of both Congress and the presidency.
Her bid to defeat Sullivan is part of a larger effort by national Democrats to claw back control of the U.S. Senate.
Peltola, however, knows she is running in a state that twice elected President Trump and rarely sends a Democrat to D.C.
Her campaign-launching video attempts to suggest that she is somehow aligned with the late Republican lawmakers Ted Stevens and Don Young, whom she said, “ignored Lower-48 partisanship to fight for things like public media and disaster relief.”
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She also said she will fight for “lower energy prices” and affordable housing, while adhering to Ted Stevens’ famous quote, “To hell with politics, put Alaska first.”
Aside from the political rhetoric, Peltola will likely face tough questions related to her support for former President Joe Biden and his administration’s actions to block energy and resource development in Alaska, leading to lengthy and expensive legal challenges to defend Alaska state rights.
Her campaign also comes at a time when Alaska is unlocking long delayed resource development in the oil, gas and timber fields thanks to actions taken by GOP-controlled Congress and President Trump.
While serving as Alaska’s lone U.S. Representative from 2022 to 2024, Peltola backed bills in favor of gay marriage and abortion, while opposing parental rights legislation and voting to allow non-U.S. citizens to be counted in allotting U.S. House seats and electoral votes.
In 2024, amid mounting concerns about President Biden’s mental health, she famously defended his ability to lead the country
“I think that Joe Biden’s mental acuity is very, very on. He’s one of the smartest, sharpest people I’ve met in DC,” Peltola said.
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Epic! I love it when leftist-empty heads like Mary Petola latch on to the positions of others of prominence who have died and can no longer deny their pathetic attempts at political affiliation.
Like a leech. Mary Petola wants to pretend to be a representative again.
Very true!
Peltola wants to play the RCV card again; it’s worked well for her before. Naturally, the DNC will double-down on their efforts to deceive confused voters about the need for RCV. More outside “dark money” to interfere in our local elections should be expected next.
Why didn’t she vote for matters of Alaska importance in the last six months of her term? She always seemed to disappear when issues concerning Alaska came up? Nick Begich did more in the first six months than she did her whole term. Questions Alaskans need to ask her.
Do nothing Mary is back at it. Who is footing the bill for her?
I think its great the center for public broadcasting wont be around to spew lies this time around, if shes running on merit it don’t look good at all, lol.
She is supported by OUTSIDE money that has OUTSIDE interest in controlling our state. They talk of saving the migratory birds and milk while taking actions that gut our State’s economy and make things MORE expensive.
It is truly sickening. I view her running as a threat even though she is a joke and a real underdog. People are just shy of real education to the point of falling for her OUTSIDE campaign’s fake alignment with our state’s former politicians. Speak openly and shed the light on her policy and real intentions every chance you get. Don’t let the EXCESSIVE slander ads on Sullivan take root. Make these people’s OUTSIDE money get wasted and poured into a fruitless hole.