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The New York TimesSep 14, 2026National News

Opinion | Mary Peltola's Energy Politics Fits Alaska. Democrats Need Her.

Peltola argues that Alaska should be able to expand oil and gas production while also pursuing lower-cost and cleaner energy.

Opinion | Mary Peltola's Energy Politics Fits Alaska. Democrats Need Her.
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Mary Peltola is campaigning for Alaska’s Senate seat while backing expanded fossil-fuel production as a way to lower energy costs. The opinion writer argues that her approach could help Democrats appeal to voters in states economically tied to oil and gas.

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