Shockwaves in red state as Dem surges past incumbent Senate Republican in new poll

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

https://www.rawstory.com/dan-sullivan-2674893971/

An Alaska Survey Research poll conducted Jan. 8-11 found former Rep. Mary Peltola leading Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan 48 percent to 46.4 percent, with roughly 5.6 percent undecided, Newsweek reported. The margin of error sits at plus or minus 2 percentage points.

Republicans got an alarm bell as Peltola boasts a significantly more favorable rating than Sullivan: 46 percent positive versus his 39 percent. To boot, Sullivan's job approval took a hit, with just 36 percent approving while 44.5 percent disapprove.


The numbers suggest Alaska could be in play and may decide Senate control in November.

Peltola, the only Democrat to win statewide in recent years, has already hauled in $1.5 million in her campaign's first 24 hours.

[Lovie777]

1. K & R..............

[maxsolomon]

2. Peltola is an Alaskan.

Sullivan is a carpetbagger.

But don't worry, some Oligarch will drop 100 million dollars into the race and White Alaskans will remember they hate them dang Libs.

[littlemissmartypants]

3. 🇺🇸

[barbtries]

4. republicans

should not be in a democratic government. seems many people are waking up to this fact.

[Torchlight]

5. K&R!

[SergeStorms]

6. Nice, but.......

the elections are still too far out to get overjoyed. There are so many things that can happen between now and then, and with Krasnov in charge it's doubly so.

[Mister Ed]

10. Aye, we should not be overjoyed. But we should be encouraged. n/t

[Cha]

17. Which is exactly what I am..

TY

[TheRickles]

7. In the 2020 race, he got 53.9% of the vote

The nonpartisan/Democrat-affiliated candidate got 41.2% and the Alaskan Independence Party candidate got 4.7%. So the R candidate is down 7% and D up by 5%. Definitely in play.

[Callie1979]

9. So far, no big name opponent to Osoff in GA yet either. Kemp isnt running.

I was surprised when he said he wouldnt run; Kemp would've been hard to beat.
Mike Colins will beat "I'm Coach Dooly's son" but he's not a State wide name.

If Dems could take the Senate and the House it would really make a statement.

[Norbert]

11. The evil in me hopes Lisa Murkowski endorses Peltola

[Celerity]

15. The POS Murkowski endorsed Sullivan

Peltola Senate challenge draws national battle lines as Murkowski backs Sullivan

Both parties mobilize within hours of announcement; Democrats see Alaska as potential pickup

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/01/12/murkowski-backs-sullivan-hours-after-peltola-announces-senate-challenge/

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, backed Republican Dan Sullivan over her longtime ally Mary Peltola on Monday, as the former Democratic congresswoman’s Senate challenge quickly drew both parties into what could become one of Alaska’s most competitive races in years.

Within hours of Peltola’s early-morning announcement, political battle lines formed: Murkowski endorsed Sullivan despite previously supporting Peltola, while national Democrats — including Senate Majority PAC and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren — signaled they see Alaska as a potential pickup opportunity in the 2026 midterms.

“We’ve had a pretty solid team here in the Senate for the past 12 years, so we want to figure out how we’re going to keep in the majority,” Murkowski told Alaska Public Media. “And Dan delivers that.” Murkowski’s decision didn’t come easily. She previously told the Northern Journal that a Peltola Senate run would put her “in a difficult spot.”

“I wish Mary well, she is my long-time friend,” Murkowski said in a statement to Alaska’s News Source Monday. “That said, I have worked closely and effectively with Senator Sullivan for the past 12 years, and I strongly believe that a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate is in Alaska’s best interests. I will be supporting Dan’s re-election - just as I did in 2014 and 2020.”

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[flashman13]

12. I recently saw a tailgate sized bumper sticker. In the writing style of the Constitution it said, "We the People".

Under that it said, "are pissed"! Catch a clue MAGAts.

[Duncan Grant]

13. Cold comfort in January.

This will be but a footnote in 2026, but if we are allowed to vote, we’re trending in the right direction. Let’s chat in October.

[Festivito]

14. It should be 98% for Democrats and 98% against Repoutlickgams.

And 2% get the metal health care they need for the rest of their lives.

[Cha]

16. I really respect Mary Peltola.. bummed when

she lost her Rep seat in 2024.. and now she's Running for Senator... Best of Good Luck!

TY