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AOC-backed Alaska Senate hopeful Mary Peltola accused of using n-word

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Fahmy, G. (2026, November 1). AOC-backed Alaska Senate hopeful Mary Peltola accused of using n-word. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/us-news/aoc-backed-alaska-senate-hopeful-mary-peltola-accused-of-using-n-word/

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Mary Peltola, an Alaska Democratic Senate hopeful backed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is facing allegations that she used the n-word and referred to a black Army veteran as a “scammer” after an event honoring soldiers in October 2024. The incident is part of growing accusations against Peltola, who has also been accused of using other offensive language and physical aggression towards employees. Her campaign denies these claims, calling them part of a smear campaign by disgruntled former staffers. Peltola’s race for the Senate is seen as crucial in determining the balance of power on Capitol Hill, with polls showing a tight race against incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska).

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Mary Peltola, the Democratic Senate hopeful in Alaska backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is facing allegations that she used the n-word during an event honoring black soldiers. The incident allegedly occurred after an October 2024 dinner when Peltola was a US Representative for Alaska. Her campaign has denied these claims, stating they are part of a smear campaign initiated by a former staffer who was fired. Peltola is currently challenging incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in a race that could significantly impact the balance of power on Capitol Hill. The allegations stem from a dinner where Peltola’s campaign spent $8,000 on tables; when those were not filled by attendees as promised, Peltola reportedly used derogatory language towards Ed Wesley, a black Army veteran and former president of the Anchorage NAACP.

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Mary Peltola — the Alaska Democratic Senate hopeful famously championed by “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — is fighting allegations by former staffers she used the n-word.

right frames the allegation as a smear campaign
During her House tenure from 2022 to 2025, she lobbied the Biden administration for Arctic drilling and boasted about getting ConocoPhillips’ controversial $8 billion Willow Project approved.

right highlights Peltola's support for business interests

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Mary Peltola — the Alaska Democratic Senate hopeful famously championed by “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — is fighting allegations by former staffers she used the n-word. asserted

she → champion → word

Peltola, 53, is challenging incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) in a critical and controversial race that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill. uncertain

that → challenge → Hill

The incident allegedly occurred after an October 2024 dinner honoring nearly 4,000 black soldiers, when Peltola was a US Representative for Alaska. uncertain

Peltola → occur → Alaska

Her campaign shelled out $8,000 on tables for the event, FEC records show, after Ed Wesley, a black Army veteran promoting the dinner, reportedly assured her the tables would be filled. uncertain

tables → shell → her

When that didn’t happen, Peltola allegedly exploded. uncertain

Peltola → happen → ?

“She said, “I can’t believe that n—-r,'” an unnamed former staffer told news outlet Alaska Landmine, adding Peltola repeatedly referred to Wesley, a former president of the Anchorage NAACP, as a “scammer.” asserted

Peltola → say → scammer

Peltola’s campaign flatly denied the allegation to The Post, calling it “part of a smear campaign driven by an unstable, disgruntled former staffer who was fired.” “Mary would never use this word, which is a vile slur with a painful, hateful history,” a spokesperson said. asserted

spokesperson → deny → history

The n-word allegation comes after Peltola was already accused of being prone to angry outbursts and using other offensive terms like “retard” and “f—t” — and even shoved a male employee. asserted

Peltola → come → employee

In January, AOC threw her powerful fundraising muscle behind Peltola, asking her legion of supporters to donate to her campaign. asserted

AOC → throw → campaign

Peltola was the only Democrat endorsed by the National Rifle Association in 2024. asserted

Peltola → endorse → 2024

During her House tenure from 2022 to 2025, she lobbied the Biden administration for Arctic drilling and boasted about getting ConocoPhillips’ controversial $8 billion Willow Project approved. asserted

Project → lobby → drilling

Recruiting Peltola to run has been described as a coup for the national Democrats, as the parties try to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterms. asserted

parties → recruit → midterms

Peltola, who has won a statewide race before, is considered a strong bet, but polls suggest a very close race, with the latest putting her at just 2 percentage points over her opponent. asserted

latest → win → opponent

AOC did not return The Post’s request for comment. asserted

AOC → return → comment

AOC-backed Alaska Senate hopeful Mary Peltola accused of using n-word

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