With the election two weeks away, the two leading candidates for Alaska’s lone congressional seat - incumbent Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola and Republican Nick Begich - sparred off once again in a debate in front of voters, with comments surrounding a federal prisoner and the fisheries taking center stage.
FastCast digital headlines for the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Past comments surrounding a federal prisoner and the fisheries took focus during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. House debate forum Monday between incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola , D-Anchorage, and Republican Nick Begich .
As she has done before, during the debate, Peltola would not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, while Begich confirmed he is supporting former President Donald Trump.with less than 500 votes, but moved up when third-place finisher Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and fourth-place finisher Matthew Salisbury — both Republicans — withdrew from the election.
“I think that on appropriations, there are plenty of ways to help Alaska and Alaskan seafood. We have been short-changed on research and surveys on a number of different species and gear types,” Peltola said. “Much of the funding that Ted Stevens was so successful in securing for research and surveys in Alaskan waters have been misdirected, redirected to Washington State under the auspices of that funding having priority for treaty tribes or endangered species.
“I believe that partisan primaries have gotten us in America to a place where people are no longer having conversations; they’re just screaming at each other,” Peltola said. “I think partisan primaries do not serve Alaskans very well, considering that over 60% of Alaskans are nonpartisan, undeclared, or independent. They don’t affiliate with an organized party.”
One of the most controversial questions of the day, which came from an audience member, asked the candidate if they would support a federal ban on transgender athletes if elected.
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