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Peltola accused by ex-staffers; college football upsets
Two former aides told the Alaska Landmine she used the slur repeatedly in 2024, and her campaign flatly denies it; the Senate race is against a Republican incumbent.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on Weekend EditionPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “AOC-backed Alaska Senate hopeful Mary Peltola accused of using n-word”, with reporting from Breitbart and Alaska Landmine.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6:01 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
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- New York PostAOC-backed Alaska Senate hopeful Mary Peltola accused of using n-word
- BreitbartReport: Mary Peltola Used N-Word Multiple Times in 2024, Staffers Allege October 10, 2026 · facts used on air
- Alaska LandmineMary Peltola used the "n-word" multiple times in 2024, former staffers allege - The Alaska Landmine facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAlaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola is fighting allegations from two former staffers, who told the Alaska Landmine she repeatedly used the n-word in 2024.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe staffers spoke anonymously, citing fear of retaliation.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHer campaign says, quote, Mary would never use this word, which is a vile slur with a painful, hateful history.
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