Sullivan Campaign Announces $2.1M in First-Quarter Contributions

Peltola yet to release first-quarter fundraising numbers after initial $1.5M haul

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:41am

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The campaign for incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska announced that he raised $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, while his Democratic challenger Mary Peltola has not yet released her fundraising numbers after garnering $1.5 million in the first 24 hours of her campaign launch.

Why it matters

The Alaska Senate race between Sullivan and Peltola has gained national attention as it could determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Democrats are hoping to flip the seat, while Republicans aim to maintain control.

The details

Sullivan's campaign said the $2.1 million raised brings his total cash on hand to $7.5 million. Peltola's campaign has not yet released her first-quarter fundraising numbers, but noted she raised $1.5 million in the first 24 hours after announcing her candidacy. Sullivan is running on his record, while Peltola has positioned herself as an outsider ready to fix the 'broken' system in Washington.

  • The Sullivan campaign announced the $2.1 million in first-quarter contributions on April 10, 2026.
  • Peltola's campaign said she raised $1.5 million in the first 24 hours after announcing her candidacy in January 2026.

The players

Sen. Dan Sullivan

The incumbent Republican senator from Alaska who is running for re-election.

Mary Peltola

The former Democratic Congresswoman who is challenging Sullivan for the Alaska Senate seat.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski

The Republican senator from Alaska who has endorsed Sullivan's re-election campaign.

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What they’re saying

“This historic support sends a clear message: Alaskans know that Dan delivers.”

— Nate Adams, Sullivan's campaign spokesman

“In just 24 hours, Alaskans made it clear that we're ready to put Alaska first. I'm grateful and honored for this incredible support from people who are ready to take on the special interests and DC people and focus on what matters: fish, family, and freedom.”

— Mary Peltola

“It's been 12 years since he's run a competitive race. He hasn't run one this decade, in fact.”

— Lauren French, Democratic-aligned Senate Majority PAC communications director and senior advisor

“Races are about records and races are about vision. Right now, what I'm really excited about, and have never been more optimistic about, is the Alaska comeback.”

— Sen. Dan Sullivan

“I'm running for the U.S. Senate because I've seen firsthand what many Alaskans already know: DC is broken, and our future depends on fixing the rigged system that is shutting down Alaska while politicians feather their own nest.”

— Mary Peltola

What’s next

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The takeaway

This high-profile Senate race in Alaska will be closely watched as it could shift the balance of power in Congress. Both candidates are touting their records and vision for the state, with Peltola positioning herself as an outsider ready to fix the broken system in Washington.