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Mary Peltola Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate — and Momentum Is Building Across Alaska

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This month, Mary Peltola officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate — and the response from Alaskans across the state has been nothing short of extraordinary.

From Southeast fishing communities to Anchorage neighborhoods to rural villages off the road system, supporters have been stepping up, showing up, and making it clear: Alaska is ready for leadership that puts our state first.

Mary’s decision to run wasn’t about choosing the easiest political path. She could have pursued safer races. Instead, she chose the hard one — because she believes Alaska deserves a strong, dedicated voice in the Senate who will fight every day for our families, our fisheries, and our future.

A Campaign That Puts Alaska First

Mary’s campaign is built on a simple but powerful idea: Alaska should never come last.

She’s been clear about what’s at stake. Growing up, Alaska was a place of abundance — where families could fill their freezers, communities supported one another, and opportunity felt within reach. Today, that abundance is slipping away. Fisheries are struggling. Grocery prices are crushing family budgets. Energy and housing costs keep climbing.

While everyday Alaskans feel the squeeze, too many self-serving politicians in DC are focused on party politics and personal gain instead of the real challenges facing our state.

Mary is running to change that.

Her priorities are rooted in what matters most to Alaskans: fish, family, and freedom — along with fixing a political system that too often rewards insiders while leaving working people behind.

A Growing Movement Across the State

Since her announcement, the momentum has been undeniable.

Supporters have poured in from every region of Alaska. Volunteers are signing up. Local leaders are speaking out. Communities that have been ignored are rallying behind a candidate who understands their realities and fights for them.

This isn’t just a campaign launch — it’s the beginning of a statewide movement to restore Alaska’s voice in the U.S. Senate.

For generations, Alaska was represented by leaders who weren’t afraid to speak up to put Alaska first. That steadfast, tough-minded spirit is what made Alaska “small, but mighty” in D.C.

Mary Peltola is bringing that spirit back.

She’s not running to serve special interests or political insiders. She’s running to serve Alaskans — lower costs for families, strengthen rural communities, and make sure Alaska is never treated as an afterthought again.

The Road Ahead

Mary’s Senate campaign is about more than one election. It’s about restoring fairness, opportunity, and real representation for Alaska.

The energy we’re seeing across the state makes one thing clear: Alaskans are ready for change — and they’re ready to fight for it together.

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Group photo of three political candidates: JKT for Alaska Governor, Mary Peltola for U.S. Senate, and Bill Hill for U.S. Representative (independent).