Alaskans Vote In Senate, House, Governor Primaries And Campaign-Finance Measure
Alaskans voted Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in statewide primaries for U.S. Senate, the at-large U.S. House seat and governor, and on a measure to reinstate campaign contribution limits.
The U.S. Senate primary features incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, former Rep. Mary Peltola and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who won a ballot-access lawsuit to appear on the ballot as a no-party candidate.[1] Alaska's open, top-four primary lets voters pick any candidate and advances the top four vote-getters to the general election regardless of party.
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.'s court win allowed his no-party listing on the Senate ballot.[1] Former Rep. Mary Peltola is among Democrats seeking to return to federal office and is a prominent contender in the contest.[1]
Voters also considered a ballot measure to restore $2,000 individual contribution limits for state and local candidates and $5,000 limits for political parties.
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📌 Key Facts
- Alaska held statewide primary elections on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, using its open, top-four primary system.
- The U.S. Senate primary includes Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R), former Rep. Mary Peltola (D), and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who appears as a no-party candidate after winning a ballot-access lawsuit.
- The ballot also includes primaries for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat and an open governor’s race, plus a measure to reimpose $2,000 individual limits to state and local candidates and $5,000 to political parties.
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