It’s becoming clear that former Rep. Mary Peltola has no desire to take on Congressman Nick Begich in 2026. She has a handsome six-figure job now with Holland & Hart, a law firm in Anchorage, where she can come and go as she pleases.
But the Democrats still see her as their highest vote getter and are trying to find the best race to run her in.
Last month, a liberal-bent Data for Progress poll queried Alaskans to see if Peltola or Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom would be their choice for governor. Data for Progress does polls and surveys for Democrats. Peltola, the Democrat, bested Dahlstrom, the Republican, in that poll.
This week, Public Policy Polling, another liberal polling company, has tested Peltola for Senate.
In a text poll that went out, Alaskans were asked several questions about Sen. Dan Sullivan. Recipients of the text poll were asked if they think he is a strong or weak leader, if he aligns well with President Trump, or too much with Trump. Finally if, given a choice between Peltola and Sullivan, who they would elect for US Senate? They were then asked who they would vote for if the choice was Sullivan, Peltola, and a third independent candidate.
There were no questions about the congressional race or governor’s race, no mention of Congressman Begich, but there was one question asking whether the participant approves of the job being done by Sen. Lisa Murkowski. And there were a few questions about President Donald Trump’s performance.
Peltola is still the Alaska Democrats’ best hope, but they haven’t yet figured out what is her highest and best use.
Tell her to go back to her homes to tend to those 176 guns she claims she has or she can pay someone to do it with that handsome six figure salary.
Tell her to take a flying leap at a rolling donut. That is where she really belongs!!
She didn’t do anything for Alaska or Alaskans. The only ones she worked for is the unethical democrat party. If anyone votes for her they are uninformed or plain stupid.
Lazzzzy Mary. She doesn’t know what the word “work” means. She’s all about hand-outs.
Mary Peltola had two years to demonstrate what she would do for Alaska, and she failed miserably. She had best stay in the private sector.
Any results from that poll, or is it secret in-house D info?
as viable a candidate as Kelly T
I think I’m the end the conclusion will be that she run for Lisa’s seat, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the democrats dark horse senator is out of touch/favor with Alaskan constituents and unless the do something they are going to functionally lose a seat other is her best bud Mary. That and “no show Mary” does not have the work ethic to take on responsible adult that actually shows up every day.
Peltola just needs to go back to Bethel and smoke some fish. Although I’ve heard that they’re really hard to light.
I saw a driver strangely hugging the lane divider line of the northbound Old Seward Hwy lanes. The car was inexplicably doing about 30 in the 45mph zone. I noticed the driver’s side mirror was cracked and angled forward at about 45° is if she’d backed it into something. The mirror was dangerously useless. A “Vote Mary Peltola” sticker on her bumper completed the scene. It all made sense to me from there.
Democraps are determined to destroy Alaska, Plugging he in would require them to pull her head out of the hole they need
Well… If you’re selling, always start high
I don’t think she’s a winner in any of these polling slots. So the pollsters may lower their sights and goals for four years…
Yup, I think as long as the State has no ethics or laws that are enforced on residency, Mary might go back to her gullible base in Western Alaska and run for her old mentors seat in the State Senate, while living in Anchorage..
Don’t laugh, it’s exactly what Hoffman and Edgmon have done for years… Same as Gary Stevens living in Hawaii…
Here is why I think this is a possibility. First, it won’t be Nancy Dalstrum for the Republicans. She’s the spaghetti the chef throws at the wall to see if it sticks… Nope, no more than when she ran against Begich….. Can Peltola stand losing two elections in a row for the really top jobs….. Nope… More cold spaghetti…. Equals no more huge dollar chances… Sooooo… Can she win, stay in the spotlight in Western Alaska running against Bryce Edgmon… Hell yeah 👍… Senate S is the capital for DEI political victory candidates.
Check the boxes for a path to victory out here….. Democrats..both…Liberal…Both…Democrats…both, that’s really important….biggest government, Union, give away programs…both…anti-PFD…Edgmon 😡 ….trawlers..more Edgmon😡…. subsistence…Peltola🌹…YKHC &LKSD backers..Peltola🌹🌹…. Personality, likeability…Peltola 🌹🌹🌹…looks..Peltola 🤣🌹🌹… there’s your poll and it’s accurate…..
Point is Peltola would wipe the floor with Bryce Edgmon and like Hoffman, all Anchorage residents… which makes them viable candidates for Bush Alaska…
Don’t be surprised if Mary decides to cool her heels while collecting $133,000 for four months work…and gearing up for another race while living in Anchorage and working her “consulting” job for another six digits…
What does she really have to offer Alaska and Alaskans?
Based on her past performance, she’s too lazy and ineffective.
We honestly don’t need … “Token Representation.”
Hence, it’s definitely time to replace Lisa too (ASAP!).
We definitely made the right decision with NB3!
I hear waste management is hiring! Shes perfect for it! 🙂
Mary, Why don’t you just FORGET IT and enjoy life….You stuck a KNIFE into the Alaskan people and we will not vote for you..Save your money..We’re SICK of you being a TURNCOAT to US ALASKANS and you NEVER replaced DON YOUNG.
She is a pathetic useful puppet the Democrats love and will win nearly all the native vote because she is one of their own regardless of her qualifications which is frequently overlooked in their decision making process.
Judging from the results of this past local election she also has Anchorage in the bag as well.
The university paying a huge sum of cash to host Liz Cheney as a propagandist puppet is another sure sign of just how blue the muni as well as the Assembly majority and Administration is.
She has plenty of support in Fairbanks from the Northern Justice Project as well as all the liberal Juneau empire.
Doesnt matter what pair of glass slippers the Democrats garnish her with there will be hell to pay as Alaska witnessed her past love affair with Joe Biden. I am sure she misses all the hugs from “uncle sniffy” and aunty Nancy.
With the way things are going, the Dems will be able to put a ham sandwich up against either Begich or Sullivan and win.
“Peltola is still the Alaska Democrats’ best hope, but they haven’t yet figured out what is her highest and best use.” Really? You can’t make this sh*t up!
She exhibits an observable lack of intelligence tempered only by her sheer ignorance that is so profound (and I am not trying to be mean here) that I genuinely feel sorry for her. It’s truly astounding, even for an alleged “politician”. Bless her heart.
Mary was a one-time wonder, thanks to cheating Democrats. But it’s over for good. Has she already given up on hunting for husband number six?
How about St. Paul?