Vance visits Alaska to campaign for Senator Sullivan amid $150 million power line announcement
Vice President JD Vance visited Alaska on October 5, 2026, to campaign for incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who is in a tight re-election race against Democrat Mary Peltola in the November 2026 midterms. The U.S. Energy Department announced $150 million in federal funding for electrical transmission lines in Alaska. Vance also addressed the Alaska LNG pipeline project and defended $20 million in federal spending on public service announcements before the election.
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“US to announce US$150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance visits battleground state”
“EXCLUSIVE: US to announce $150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance campaigns in Senate battleground”
“Vance: 'You're going to have a competitive Senate race in Alaska'”