U.S. Senate Candidate Profile

Mary Peltola

DemocraticU.S. SenateAlaska

Public Research Summary

Mary Peltola is a Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate from Alaska in the 2026 election cycle.

Source Posture

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OtherControversy

Named in SEC 8-K filing by Trilogy Metals Inc. (TMQ) (CIK 0001543418) (accession 0001279569-23-000537, filed 2023-05-02).

Source: efts.sec.gov retrieved Jul 6, 2026

OtherFinance

Named in SEC DEF 14A filing by NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) (CIK 0001173420) (accession 0001193125-25-061430, filed 2025-03-24).

Source: efts.sec.gov retrieved Jul 6, 2026

OtherControversy

Named in SEC 8-K filing by NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) (CIK 0001173420) (accession 0001171843-23-004189, filed 2023-06-28).

Source: efts.sec.gov retrieved Jul 6, 2026

OtherFinance

Named in SEC 10-K filing by NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC (NG) (CIK 0001173420) (accession 0001171843-23-000476, filed 2023-01-25).

Source: efts.sec.gov retrieved Jul 6, 2026

Sourced Research

Auto-published from 36 verified claims; every line links to its original public source.

Background

Mary Peltola is listed by the FEC as a Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate from Alaska in the 2026 election cycle.

Source: api.open.fec.gov retrieved Jul 1, 2026

[Wikipedia: Committee assignments] For the 118th Congress: - Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands - Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries - Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation - Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: Caucus memberships] - Blue Dog Coalition - Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: Energy] Peltola supports the ConocoPhillips Willow Project and increased oil development within the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska. She urged the White House and the Interior Department to approve the project, which they did.

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: 2022] Peltola sought a full term in the 2022 general election. She advanced to the general election in first place, receiving 36.8% of the votes in the primary. Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski, running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate, told Alaska Federation of Natives Conventi…

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: 2026 U.S. Senate campaign] Throughout 2025, Peltola was seen as a possible contender for governor or U.S. senator for the 2026 elections. On January 12, 2026, Peltola declared her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan.

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

Positions

[Wikipedia: LGBTQ rights] On April 20, 2023, Peltola voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would have required individuals participating in competitive sports to compete in the category associated with their assigned sex, rather than gender identity. She described the bill…

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: Israel] Peltola is pro-Israel, and has broken from her party to vote for measures supporting Israel when she served in the U.S. House.

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: Gun rights] In her 2024 reelection campaign, Peltola was endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), making her the only Democratic candidate for Congress endorsed by that group during that election cycle.

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: Political positions] Peltola is a moderate Blue Dog Democrat, and often broke the Democratic party line while serving in the U.S. House.

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Wikipedia: Abortion rights] Peltola is pro-choice, and has voiced support for codifying Roe v. Wade.

Source: en.wikipedia.org retrieved May 13, 2026

[Grokipedia: Political Positions and Policy Stances] Energy development and resource extraction Mary Peltola has advocated for expanded oil and gas development in Alaska, emphasizing its role in generating revenue, creating jobs, and reducing the state's dependence on imported refined fuels, which constitute over 90 percent of its…

Source: grokipedia.com retrieved May 13, 2026

Statements

[2022-09-13] Floor speech (house): [Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]

Source: govinfo.gov retrieved May 13, 2026

Floor speech (house): November 29, 2022 - Issue: Vol. 168, No. 183 — Daily Edition117th Congress (2021 - 2022) - 2nd Session

Source: congress.gov retrieved May 13, 2026

Media

News mention of Mary Peltola in sitkasentinel.com on 2026-05-30 (GDELT): Peltola Speaks , Meets , Greets Sitkans at ANB Hall - Daily Sitka Sentinel

Source: api.gdeltproject.org retrieved Jun 1, 2026

News mention of Mary Peltola in ivn.us on 2026-05-27 (GDELT): 2026 Midterms - Independent Voter News

Source: api.gdeltproject.org retrieved Jun 1, 2026

News mention of Mary Peltola in townhall.com on 2026-05-30 (GDELT): EXCLUSIVE : Mary Peltola Caught Trying to Plant Fake Candidate in Alaska Also Named Dan Sullivan

Source: api.gdeltproject.org retrieved Jun 1, 2026

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