Alaska Senate race unresolved, with weekslong process possible
Summary
Alaska’s Senate race between Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola remained unresolved Wednesday, with about three-quarters of the vote counted. The state’s ranked-choice count may take weeks because final tabulation occurs 15 days after Election Day.Key Facts
- The race also includes independent candidate Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, and Republican Gerald Heikes.
- CBS News estimates described the contest as a toss-up.
- Alaska voters can rank as many or as few candidates as they choose.
- If no candidate receives more than 50% of first-choice votes, the count proceeds to a second round.
- The ranked-choice tabulation is scheduled after the final ballots are counted 15 days after Election Day.
- Mary Peltola said results could take weeks, and Dan Sullivan also warned supporters to expect a lengthy process.
- Democrats had secured enough Senate seats to take control, while Alaska’s result could affect the size of their majority.
- The Mississippi Senate race also remained unresolved Wednesday morning.
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