# Mary Peltola Leads Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race

> Mary Peltola edges out Dan Sullivan in narrow Alaska Senate race polls.
- Title: Mary Peltola Leads Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race
- Summary: Mary Peltola edges out Dan Sullivan in narrow Alaska Senate race polls. Mary Peltola leads Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race with narrow polling margins.
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/mary-peltola-is-pulling-ahead-in-the-final-stretch-against-dan-sullivan-12592675
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:35:22+00:00
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## Peltola Leads in Polls
Alaska Democratic candidate Mary Peltola has pulled ahead of Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in recent polls.
## Narrow Lead in Polls
Peltola holds a 44 percent to 42 percent lead over Sullivan in a Rasmussen Reports poll conducted October 12-15.
## Even Wider Margin
An InsiderAdvantage poll showed Peltola with 48 percent support versus Sullivan's 43 percent in a four-way ballot.
## Other Polls Show Tight Race
Public Policy Polling and Alaska Survey Research found Peltola leading Sullivan by 48-47 percent and 47-45 percent respectively.
## Tied in Early Poll
A Quantus Insights poll from September 28-30 showed Peltola and Sullivan tied at 47 percent with a narrow gap.
## Clash Over Iran and Energy
Peltola and Sullivan clashed over Iran war, energy production, and fuel prices during an October 15 debate.
## Voting Process Delays Results
Alaska's ranked choice voting system may delay Senate race results for weeks after November 3 voting.
## Key takeaway

Mary Peltola leads Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race with narrow polling margins.