After Vehicle Crash, Alaska Senate Candidate Mary Peltola Sustains Minor Injuries and Delays Events

Collision on the way to banquet

Peltola and her family were traveling to the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Banquet when another driver hit their vehicle, according to her campaign. The campaign said the resulting injuries required medical attention.

Campaign manager Cheryl Bruce said Peltola and her family had minor injuries and were in good spirits. The campaign did not provide further details about the crash.

Events delayed during recovery

Bruce said Peltola would change her campaign schedule following advice from medical professionals. Her Sunday and Monday appearances are to be rescheduled in the coming days. The collision has delayed the start of the Alaska Always Tour. Bruce said Peltola was disappointed by the delay and hoped to return to campaigning and speak with Alaskans about her plans to address costs and what she called a rigged system.

Senate race in Alaska

Peltola, 53, is running to unseat Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. She is seeking to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Alaska since 2008. She became Alaska’s first Democratic U.S. House representative in 50 years four years ago. Peltola led the August top-four primary, advancing to a general election against Sullivan and two other candidates under the state’s ranked-choice system.