A new poll has revealed a significant shift in Alaska’s congressional race, with Republican challenger Nick Begich pulling ahead of incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola. The latest survey, conducted by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), shows Begich leading Peltola by four percentage points in the first-choice ballot, a notable reversal from earlier polling. This swing is seen as a critical blow to Peltola, who had once held a commanding lead in the race.
According to the poll, which surveyed 400 likely voters from September 14-17, Begich is now favored by 44% of voters, compared to Peltola’s 40%. Perhaps more concerning for Peltola’s camp is that Begich maintains his lead in subsequent rounds under Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system, indicating a robust advantage for the Republican challenger.
One of the key drivers of this shift is Peltola’s declining favorability among Alaska voters. Once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, Peltola’s approval rating has taken a significant hit in recent months. A key takeaway from the NRCC’s internal memo highlights that the more voters learn about Peltola’s record, the less they approve of her.
“In summary, the more voters learn about Peltola’s record, the less they like. Mary Peltola is taking on water despite her initial spending advantage, driven in large part by Republican ads highlighting her support for the Biden agenda and votes against Alaska’s veterans and those actively serving in uniform,” the memo states. […]
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