Alaska voters participated in primary contests on Tuesday to choose candidates for November's general election. Among these is a U.S. Senate race that is expected to be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall.
Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola have advanced from the nonpartisan primary. Sullivan is facing a serious challenge from Peltola in what is expected to be a fiercely contested race. It remains unclear whether Sullivan will also face an opponent with the same name.
In Alaska's open primaries, the top four vote getters advance to the general election. This marquee race could ultimately decide whether Republicans or Democrats control the U.S. Senate.