Alaska’s closely watched Senate race is hinging on a divisive fishing practice that has reshaped the campaign’s focus. Trawling, a method of commercial fishing using vast nets, has emerged as a defining issue, with both candidates’ stances on the practice drawing sharp contrasts. The debate reflects broader tensions between economic interests and environmental concerns in the state’s coastal communities. Voters appear increasingly attuned to how each candidate’s record on the matter could influence Alaska’s political future.
The race for Senate in Alaska, one of Democrats’ best hopes this year for retaking a seat in the upper chamber, has a lot to do with fish. Both candidates’ records on trawling — which refers to fishing by dragging large nets through the sea — have become a central issue in the contest and...
