Former Rep. Mary Peltola enters Alaska Senate race in boost to Democrats Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola launched a run for Senate in Alaska on Monday, challenging Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. Roll Call · Jan 12
At the Races: Of voters and Venezuela - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Venezuela and more campaign announcements. Roll Call · Jan 8
Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician American democracy is straining under countless pressures, many of them rooted in structural problems that go back to the nation’s founding. Chief among them is the “pick one” plurality voting system – also called winner-take-all – used to elect nearly all of the 520,000 government officials in the United States. The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025
Too much moose meat was factor in plane crash that killed Alaska lawmaker’s husband Antlers strapped to a wing also caused small plane that Mary Peltola’s husband was piloting to crash in 2023 The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2025
A lawmaker’s husband died in a plane crash. The cause was moose meat and antlers, national safety board reveals Mary Peltola has filed a lawsuit contending her husband was not solely to blame for the wreck The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
NTSB: Heavy plane, drag from antlers contributed to crash that killed ex-Rep Mary Peltola's husband Federal investigators say a small plane that crashed in 2023, killing the husband of former Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was overweight for takeoff and impacted by winds The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Alaska Keeps Ranked Choice Voting by Razor-Thin Margin With 50.1 percent of the final tally, Alaskans voted to preserve a system that allows voters more choice in how they vote, and who they vote for. Reason · Nov 21, 2024
Nick Begich Defeats Rep. Mary Peltola In Alaska House Race Learn about the significant political shift in Alaska as Nick Begich wins the House seat through ranked-choice voting. Top News · Nov 21, 2024
Alaska Native Congresswoman Faces Tough Reelection Battle Learn about the historic 2022 election in Alaska where Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native in Congress, faces a tough reelection battle against Nick Begi... Top News · Nov 2, 2024
Ratings changes: What we do and don’t know about the fight for Congress - Roll Call Republicans still have a clear advantage in the Senate, but the fight for the House looks as close as the neck-and-neck presidential race. Roll Call · Nov 1, 2024
Vulnerable candidates get creative as they vie for climate votes - Roll Call Candidates in tight congressional races are staking territory outside political norms as they clash over energy and environmental policy. Roll Call · Oct 28, 2024
Could the Republicans lose the House? Five US congressional races to watch Republicans hold a small majority in the House of Representatives, but crucial races could flip control to Democrats. Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2024
At the Races: And then there were two - Roll Call Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski Liz Cheney is the top GOP surrogate for Kamala Harris,… Roll Call · Oct 24, 2024
Ratings changes show path to GOP control of Senate, House - Roll Call The latest Inside Elections rating changes give Republicans a more straightforward path to sweeping control of the Senate and House. Roll Call · Sep 16, 2024
Roll Call · Sep 12, 2024 Many House members are vulnerable. Here’s the Top 10. - Roll Call Unlike this year’s presidential and Senate races that are focused on a few intensely competitive states, there is no shortage of House battlegrounds across the country as Republicans look to expand their narrow majority while Democrats work to seize back the gavel they lost in 2022. Inside Elections with Nathan…
Top News · Sep 4, 2024 Alaska Ballot Includes Felon Serving 20-Year Sentence For Threats Convicted felon Eric Hafner unexpectedly secures spot on Alaska's U.S. House ballot after threats conviction in New Jersey.
Roll Call · Aug 21, 2024 Peltola finishes well ahead of rivals in Alaska primary - Roll Call Alaska’s election will pit incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola against at least Republicans Nick Begich and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom.
Roll Call · Aug 15, 2024 At the Races: Crypto campaigning - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Roll Call · Aug 15, 2024 GOP effort to oust Peltola may hinge on who finishes second Republicans see defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in Alaska as a key part of building a bigger House majority.
Roll Call · Aug 8, 2024 At the Races: Don’t forget the Motor City (counts votes slowly) - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Roll Call · Jul 25, 2024 At the Races: High-profile races aside, women candidates decline - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Top News · Jun 24, 2024 House Candidates Focus On Local Issues Amid Presidential Politics House candidates in key districts are leveraging local issues to engage voters and differentiate from presidential candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.
The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2024 Alaska has a plan to save its salmon but some Native leaders are wary A new approach aims to restore fish levels in the Yukon River but some feel it unfairly targets traditional practices while failing to tackle huge losses to industrial fishing in the ocean
Top News · Apr 13, 2024 Republicans Eye Potential House Seat Gains In 2024 Elections Explore potential House seat flips in the 2024 elections as Republicans target key districts.
Roll Call · Mar 6, 2024 Gun rider injects a bit of uncertainty into spending bill vote - Roll Call Concern among House Democrats about a gun-related policy rider in the major fiscal 2024 spending package set to hit the floor is growing.