Alaska's primary election will set the stage for what's expected to be a hotly contested race that could help decide control of the U.S. House. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola faces 11 challengers in Tuesday's primary, including Republicans Nick Begich and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. Dahlstrom is endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola shakes hands after entering a campaign event in Juneau, Alaska , on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. FILE - Nick Begich, a Republican seeking the sole U.S. House seat in Alaska , speaks during a forum for candidates, May 12, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska .FILE- Nancy Dahlstrom listens during a news conference, May 23, 2022, at the Alaska Division of Elections office in Anchorage, Alaska . Alaska U.S. Rep.
“On the president, my opinion doesn’t matter at all,” Peltola told The Associated Press. “We are not a swing state; we’re very, very far away from being anywhere close to a swing state. So for people to demand a certain reaction, it’s a waste of energy.” She said she would not be endorsing anyone.
Begich, a businessman who finished behind Peltola and Palin in 2022, is running with support from numerous local Republican groups, while Dahlstrom has the backing of House Speaker Mike Johnson and other prominent House Republicans.
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