NRA Endorses Mary Peltola for Reelection

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has made a rare decision to endorse Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat from Alaska, marking its first endorsement of a Democrat since 2020. Peltola, who is running for reelection in Alaska's at-large district, claims to own 176 long guns and emphasizes the importance of guns in Alaskan culture and subsistence lifestyles. However, her past positions, including support for universal background checks and gun control measures, have raised questions about her sudden NRA endorsement, as she previously received low ratings from gun advocacy groups. NRA officials stated that the endorsement reflects Peltola's support for Second Amendment rights and efforts to limit government overreach related to firearms. This endorsement comes amid a significant shift in the NRA's political strategy, which has seen it distance itself from Democratic candidates since the 2018 Parkland shooting. No other Democrats in Congress have received NRA endorsements this election cycle.