Brief

Trump heads to Alaska to rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan ahead of tight Senate race

Trump’s Alaska stop aims to boost incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan amid a competitive race with Democrat Mary Peltola.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:25 GMT

President Donald Trump is traveling to Alaska on Tuesday to headline a rally for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, according to the Associated Press. The event will be held in Wasilla, about 45 miles north of Anchorage, as the Senate race tightens ahead of the November 3 midterms.

What happened

Trump’s Alaska appearance is part of a western swing that also includes rallies in Arizona and Montana on Wednesday. The Wasilla rally follows his recent comments praising Sullivan, calling him “a great senator” and claiming “nobody has helped Alaska like Donald Trump.” Sullivan is seeking a third term and faces Democrat Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman campaigning on “Alaska First” and cost‑of‑living issues.

What the reports add

The AP notes that Alaska has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008 and has not voted for a Democratic governor since 1998. The state’s only Democratic presidential win was Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1964 landslide. High gasoline prices linked to the Iran war and persistent inflation have lowered Trump’s approval in the state, according to pollster Ivan Moore, who said the visit may or may not be effective.

What was said

“Dan Sullivan’s a great senator,” Trump told reporters last week, adding that he believes he has helped Alaska more than any other president. Ivan Moore, an Alaska pollster, said the visit is “certainly appropriate” but expressed doubt about its impact, noting a decline in Trump’s statewide support that mirrors his national ratings.

How it came about

Trump’s Alaska stop follows a broader GOP effort to shore up vulnerable Senate seats after the Senate rejected a resolution to end the Iran war on September 24, 2026, a vote that highlighted Republican backing of Trump’s military policy. Earlier in October, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis questioned the legality of Trump’s diesel deal with Russia, showing intra‑party scrutiny of the president’s actions. The Alaska rally reflects the party’s strategy to use Trump’s brand to bolster incumbents in states where Republican margins have narrowed.

Key facts

President Donald Trump will headline a rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Wasilla, Alaska on Tuesday. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sullivan is seeking a third Senate term against Democrat Mary Peltola. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Alaska has not elected a Democratic senator since 2008 and has not voted for a Democratic governor since 1998. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Pollster Ivan Moore says Trump’s support in Alaska has declined, mirroring his national ratings. (winnipegfreepress.com)