Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is quietly working the phones, hoping to persuade former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to enter Alaska’s Senate race.

Schumer is reportedly lobbying Peltola in private to challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is up for reelection in 2026. Peltola is the most recent Democrat to win statewide in this deeply red state, and she would give the party a rare asset in this cycle: a proven candidate.

Schumer’s push comes as Democrats face one of the most difficult Senate maps in recent memory. With Republicans holding fewer competitive seats, Democrats need to navigate a narrow path to gain enough seats to reclaim the majority. If Schumer can expand the battlefield, he might force the GOP to defend multiple fronts.

But securing Peltola is key to this pla

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