Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate – US politics live

Incumbent Sullivan is running for third term while Peltola is fighting to flip seat and aid Democrats retake control of Congress Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise win in Florida Sign up for the US Breaking News email Those unfamiliar with Alaska politics are likely raising an eyebrow at some repeated names. No, we’re not talking about Dan S Sullivan and Dan J Sullivan , two Republicans with the same name running for US Senate – an issue that went to the state supreme court earlier this summer.

We’re talking about the Begiches. Nick Begich III , a Republican, is currently leading the race to represent Alaska in the US House of Representatives for a second term while Tom Begich , a Democrat, is advancing to the general election for governor in November. Continue reading...