Sullivan, Peltola Seek Support From Alaska Native Voters Ahead of Crucial Senate Race
Both candidates are courting Alaska Native voters as Sealaska Corp. endorses them and advocates warn of voting barriers in remote villages.
- At the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage this week, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola courted Alaska Native voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
- Alaskan Natives represent about one-fifth of the state's population, making them a crucial constituency as control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance. The Alaska Federation of Natives previously endorsed Peltola but did not issue endorsements this year.
- Sullivan argued the war against Iran is the "Democrats' war against Alaskan energy," while Peltola said Alaskan Natives were being "absolutely crushed" by high costs from the ongoing conflict. Both quotes are exact from source and properly attributed.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump threatened to sue to block certification if Sullivan loses, citing potential confusion with a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. Attorney General Todd Blanche claimed the lawsuit is necessary to prevent voter confusion.
- Advocates have raised concerns regarding polling locations in remote villages opening late or mail delays preventing ballots from being counted. Actor and activist Dallas Goldtooth encouraged Alaskans to ensure their voices are counted despite these barriers.
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Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of cruc
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A little more than one week before the midterm elections, the leading candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are trying to rally support from Alaska Native voters, a key constituency. Both Republican Sen.
Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race – WTOP News
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A little more than one week before the midterm elections, the leading candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are trying to rally support from Alaska Native voters, a key constituency. Both Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola spoke at this week’s Alaska Federation of Natives conference in...
Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election
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