Politics · United States · 4 hrs ago
Mary Peltola postpones Alaska campaign stops after car crash
Mary Peltola and her family were injured in a car crash in Alaska on Saturday while travelling to a campaign event.
Her campaign said their injuries were minor, though Peltola needed medical attention; police said people involved in the three-vehicle collision had non-life-threatening injuries.
Peltola is postponing campaign stops in Fairbanks and Bethel while she recovers.
Her campaign said the collision is under investigation, and police have not reported its cause.
The Democrat is challenging Republican Senator Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s only US Senate seat in a closely watched election.
The ballot includes another Republican candidate named Dan J. Sullivan, and the Justice Department has sued to block certification if the incumbent loses, citing possible voter confusion.
Peltola’s campaign plans to resume events Tuesday in Homer, according to her campaign.
Mary Peltola and her family suffered minor injuries in a car crash while travelling to a campaign stop on Saturday.
Peltola received medical attention, and authorities said the injuries were not life-threatening.
Her campaign said her events in Fairbanks and Bethel would be rescheduled while she recovered.
Peltola is a Democrat running against Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s US Senate seat.
Her campaign said she planned to resume events Tuesday in Homer.
- Who
- Mary Peltola and her family were injured. Peltola is a Democratic candidate for the US Senate.
- What
- Their vehicle was struck by another vehicle in a multi-vehicle collision. Peltola’s campaign events were postponed.
- When
- Saturday, the day before the campaign announced the postponement on Sunday.
- Where
- On the way to the Alaska Federation of Natives’ annual banquet in Alaska. The collision’s precise location is not stated.
- Why
- The collision’s circumstances are under investigation. Peltola postponed events on medical advice while she recovered.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Peltola and her family were travelling to the Alaska Federation of Natives’ annual banquet when their vehicle was struck.
Peltola’s campaign announced that events in Fairbanks and Bethel would be rescheduled as she recovered.
Peltola’s campaign said she would resume events with a stop in Homer, Alaska.
- Mary Peltola
- Democratic candidate for Alaska’s US Senate seat
- Injuries
- Minor; Peltola required medical attention
- Collision
- Three vehicles, according to Anchorage police
- Postponed events
- Fairbanks and Bethel
- Planned return
- Tuesday in Homer, Alaska
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What people are saying
Mary and her family sustained minor injuries but are in good spirits
Mary is disappointed that the accident is delaying the start of her Alaska Always Tour, and she is eager to get back on the campaign trail to speak directly with Alaskans about her plan to take on the rigged system and lower costs for working families
they had no reason to believe the accident had been politically motivated
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Peltola Campaign Statement on Upcoming Campaign Stops in Fairbanks and Bethel for the Alaska Always Tour: