2026 Elections · Alaska

Alaska Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

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Who is running for U.S. Senate in Alaska in 2026?

Dan Sullivan (Republican), Mary Peltola (Democratic), Daniel Sullivan (Republican) and Gerald L. Heikes (Republican).

  • Dan SullivanRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $11.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Dan Sullivan's sponsored bills →
  • Mary PeltolaDemocratic✓ Verified
    $32.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Daniel SullivanRepublican✓ Verified
    $30K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Gerald L. HeikesRepublican✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDan SullivanRepublicanMary PeltolaDemocraticDaniel SullivanRepublicanGerald L. HeikesRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Sullivan supports unleashing Alaska’s private sector economy through resource development and tax relief to create jobs and generate revenue.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea on disapproving financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in votes 14887, 14803, and 14758.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Peltola supports fighting for lower costs and higher wages for Alaskans, cutting taxes for working and middle-class families, and cracking down on corporate greed and anti-competitive mergers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Peltola says Washington special interests are driving up prices for Alaskans and pledges to fight for lower costs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Sullivan supports unleashing Alaska’s private sector economy through resource development and job creation, emphasizing responsible development and economic growth.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea to disapprove multiple financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Sullivan supports modernizing Alaska’s health system, stabilizing rural providers, improving patient outcomes, and maintaining coverage with commonsense work requirements.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Sullivan supports modernizing Alaska’s health system, stabilizing rural providers, improving patient outcomes, and empowering state leaders to maintain coverage for vulnerable Alaskans with commonsense work requirements.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Dan Sullivan supports modernizing Alaska’s health system, stabilizing rural providers, improving patient outcomes, and maintaining coverage with commonsense work requirements 1. He also emphasizes empowering state leaders to maintain coverage for vulnerable Alaskans with these work requirements 2.
Immigration

Sullivan votes yea on the Laken Riley Act in vote 14659.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Sullivan votes yea on the Laken Riley Act, supporting the passage of S. 5.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Dan Sullivan voted yea on the Laken Riley Act in vote 14659 1. Daniel Sullivan voted yea on the Laken Riley Act, supporting the passage of S. 5 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Sullivan supports securing the southern border with robust enforcement funding and resources to combat fentanyl flow into Alaska.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act in vote 14779.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Sullivan supports securing Alaska’s southern border with robust enforcement funding and resources to combat fentanyl flow and enhance law enforcement capabilities.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, S. 331.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Dan Sullivan supports securing the southern border with robust enforcement funding and resources to combat fentanyl flow into Alaska and enhance law enforcement capabilities 13. He voted yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act, including vote 14779 and S. 331 24.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

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No public position found.

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Sullivan supports preventing large tax hikes and locking in permanent lower tax rates with enhanced credits and deductions for working families and small businesses.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea on multiple appropriations and budget-related bills in votes 14004, 341, 251, 165, 15259 and nay on S. 2882 in vote 15178.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Peltola supports eliminating federal income tax for working and middle-class Alaskans earning less than $92,000, funded by raising taxes on millionaires and billionaires.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Peltola proposes eliminating federal income taxes for Alaskans earning under $92,000 annually and ending taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Sullivan supports preventing large tax hikes, locking in permanent lower tax rates, enhancing child tax credits, and providing deductions to help working families and small businesses keep more of their earnings.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions, but nay on S. 2882 Continuing Appropriations Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Dan Sullivan supports preventing large tax hikes and locking in permanent lower tax rates with enhanced credits and deductions for working families and small businesses 15. He voted yea on multiple appropriations and budget-related bills but voted nay on S. 2882 Continuing Appropriations Act 26. Mary Peltola supports eliminating federal income tax for working and middle-class Alaskans earning less than $92,000, funded by raising taxes on millionaires and billionaires, and proposes ending taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors 34.
Energy & Environment

Sullivan supports responsible resource development in Alaska, including unlocking ANWR, NPR-A, and Cook Inlet for energy production.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules in votes 320, 15273, 15264, 126, 15202, and 15198.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Peltola supports oil and gas drilling in the Arctic refuge and the King Cove road, and favors more permitting stability for resource projects.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Sullivan supports responsible resource development in Alaska, including unlocking ANWR, NPR-A, and Cook Inlet, and advancing infrastructure projects that strengthen Arctic security and reduce costs.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes yea to disapprove several Bureau of Land Management rules related to land and resource management.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Dan Sullivan supports responsible resource development in Alaska, including unlocking ANWR, NPR-A, and Cook Inlet for energy production and advancing infrastructure projects that strengthen Arctic security and reduce costs 14. He voted yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules related to land and resource management 25. Mary Peltola supports oil and gas drilling in the Arctic refuge and the King Cove road, and favors more permitting stability for resource projects 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Sullivan supports historic investments in the Coast Guard, including new icebreakers and Arctic infrastructure to strengthen national security.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to terminate national emergencies on tariffs in votes 19235, 15241, 15240, 15236, and nay on H.Con.Res. 86 in vote 13960; votes yea on SEED Act in vote…

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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Sullivan supports historic investments in the Coast Guard, including funding for new icebreakers, infrastructure upgrades, and homeland missile defense to protect Alaska and national security.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sullivan votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to terminate national emergency tariffs, but yea on the SEED Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Dan Sullivan supports historic investments in the Coast Guard, including new icebreakers, Arctic infrastructure, and homeland missile defense to strengthen national security and protect Alaska 13. He voted nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to terminate national emergencies on tariffs, and yea on the SEED Act 24.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Dan Sullivan supports modernizing Alaska’s health system, stabilizing rural providers, improving patient outcomes, and maintaining coverage with commonsense work requirements. He also emphasizes empowering state leaders to maintain coverage for vulnerable Alaskans with these work requirements.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Dan Sullivan voted yea on the Laken Riley Act in vote 14659. Daniel Sullivan voted yea on the Laken Riley Act, supporting the passage of S. 5.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Dan Sullivan supports securing the southern border with robust enforcement funding and resources to combat fentanyl flow into Alaska and enhance law enforcement capabilities. He voted yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act, including vote 14779 and S. 331.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Dan Sullivan supports preventing large tax hikes and locking in permanent lower tax rates with enhanced credits and deductions for working families and small businesses. He voted yea on multiple appropriations and budget-related bills but voted nay on S. 2882 Continuing Appropriations Act. Mary Peltola supports eliminating federal income tax for working and middle-class Alaskans earning less than $92,000, funded by raising taxes on millionaires and billionaires, and proposes ending taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Dan Sullivan supports responsible resource development in Alaska, including unlocking ANWR, NPR-A, and Cook Inlet for energy production and advancing infrastructure projects that strengthen Arctic security and reduce costs. He voted yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules related to land and resource management. Mary Peltola supports oil and gas drilling in the Arctic refuge and the King Cove road, and favors more permitting stability for resource projects.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Dan Sullivan supports historic investments in the Coast Guard, including new icebreakers, Arctic infrastructure, and homeland missile defense to strengthen national security and protect Alaska. He voted nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to terminate national emergencies on tariffs, and yea on the SEED Act.