Midday Report: August 19, 2026

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska will have two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the November ballot for U.S. Senate, as well as Democrat Mary Peltola. Two Democrats and two Republicans are leading in early primary election results in the race for governor. And several Alaska Native groups say the constitutional rights of rural voters are in jeopardy. Photo: Gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins hoists a campaign sign on the morning of Aug. 18, 2026, Alaska’s primary election day. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)