US | Mary Peltola Peltola Pauses Campaign After Crash Minor injuries delay start of Alaska Democrat's 8-community tour By Bob Cronin withNewser.AI Posted Oct 25, 2026 3:10 PM CDT Updated Oct 25, 2026 7:11 PM CDT Copied In this photo made with a smartphone, Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola, center, stands with supporters during a campaign event in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Haven Daley) Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola is postponing her campaign appearances after a road accident on Saturday night. Her team said the Democrat and her family suffered minor injuries when another driver hit their car as they headed to the Alaska Federation of Natives' annual banquet, Politico reports. Peltola needed medical attention, per the AP. She's postponing campaign events in Fairbanks and Bethel over the next few days, though other stops on her eight-city "Alaska Always Tour" are still on. Peltola faces Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan—and the other one—in the midterms. Read These Next Judge tosses Trump's suit against Journal. Woman: 5 weeks after sex assault on flight, no word from United, FBI. Will real chocolate become a luxury food? Bill Maher responds to many of Trump's 1.3K words. Report an error