THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Alaska
THE PERSON
Mary Peltola describes growing up along the Kuskokwim River, fishing with her father and raising seven children. Her campaign emphasizes Alaska fisheries and working families.
Background sources checked October 29, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Proposes a federal income-tax exemption for working and middle-income earners below $92,000, financed by higher taxes on millionaires.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports an expanded child tax credit and grants and loans to expand childcare.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports ending federal taxation of Social Security benefits.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports Alaska LNG and oil and gas development alongside renewable energy, rural microgrids and small modular nuclear reactors.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports weatherization and low-income energy assistance.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports VA workforce and infrastructure investment, veterans’ housing assistance and a transition stipend of up to $2,000 monthly for two years.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Supports a ban on factory bottom trawling and stronger bycatch monitoring and fish-stock assessments.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Alaska Division of Elections — certified 2026 general-election candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.