Sabato’s Crystal Ball Moves Alaska Senate Race to Leans Democrat
The University of Virginia-based handicapper upgrades the rating from toss-up as polling suggests former Rep. Mary Peltola could win.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 92% |
| 30 Sept, 17:42 UTC | 92% |
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1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 6 Oct 2026. The Hill News published first, on 6 October at 14:54 UTC.
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- At least 46% — the market puts it at 92%, closing 3 Nov 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Mary Peltola receives at least 46% of the popular vote in the final round of the 2026 Alaska Senate election. It resolves to No if she receives less than 46%. Readers often mistake the deadline for the election day rather than the date the results are officially certified.
- Mary Peltola, 0-3% — the market puts it at 29%, with $164 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 2 Jun 2027. The outcome is Yes if Mary Peltola’s margin of victory in the 2026 Alaska Senate election is at least 0% but less than 3%. The outcome is No if her margin of victory is 3% or higher, or if she loses the election. Readers often mistake the linked news story about campaign operations for the actual election result.
- At least 50% — the market puts it at 46%, closing 3 Nov 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Mary Peltola receives at least 50% of the popular vote in the first round of the 2026 Alaska Senate election. It resolves to No if she receives less than 50%. Readers often mistake the source of truth, but only the certified percentage counts, not early returns or polls.
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- Sabato’s Crystal Ball
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