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Democratic Candidate Mary Peltola Challenges Republican Incumbent in Alaska

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Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman and Democratic candidate, aims to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming election. Her campaign emphasizes the economic strain on Alaskan voters, particularly focusing on the high cost of living, federal aid, and the influence of former President Donald Trump.

In Bethel, Alaska, located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, residents face exorbitant grocery prices. A pound of tomatoes costs nearly $7, and milk can exceed $13 per gallon, if it is available. Many residents rely on hunting and fishing as primary food sources due to these high prices, which make purchasing groceries a challenge. Peltola accuses Sullivan’s association with Republican policies as a contributing factor to economic difficulties faced by locals.

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