Trump rally puts Wasilla in national campaign spotlight

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 934

Last Updated: 4 days, 5 hours ago

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The bedroom community made famous during former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s 2008 vice presidential run took center stage on Monday in the national fight for control of Congress.

President Donald Trump came to Wasilla to campaign for U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican facing a stiff challenge from former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat. The outcome could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

The venue for Trump’s campaign rally, which …

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