Voters in Anchorage and Fairbanks said on Thursday that recent reports about Mary Peltola would not affect their choices at the ballot box.
Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, has faced scrutiny over her treatment of staff members.
The news included allegations that she used offensive slurs in the workplace.
Interviews conducted across both cities showed a similar pattern of reaction among voters.
Many residents said they were already familiar with Peltola’s reputation and had made up their minds.
Others noted that the allegations, while troubling, did not outweigh their views on policy or party affiliation.
The responses suggest that the controversy has done little to shift the dynamics of the race.
Political observers in the state said the reaction reflects a broader trend of voters prioritizing other issues.
Peltola’s campaign has not commented publicly on the specific allegations.
The Senate contest remains closely watched as both parties vie for the seat.
For now, the voters interviewed indicated that the news, however unsettling, would not change their vote.
