Mary Peltola, a Democrat and former US House member, is mounting a strong challenge to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska, a race that has become a top target in the 3 November midterms. Peltola has centred her campaign on the cost-of-living crisis, blaming President Trump's tariffs and the Iran war for driving up prices in the state's remote communities, where paper towels can cost $40 and power bills have climbed to $1,500 a month. Sullivan, a two-term incumbent, has emphasised his support for Alaska's oil and gas industries and military installations, but has trailed in some recent polls.
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Mary Peltola
Democratic US politician from Alaska, former US House member