If I’m reading the blurry screen correctly, Peltola (D) was aided by a huge “exhaustion” rate among Begich voters. Begich’s ballots broke down:

Palin (R) 50.3%
Peltola (D) 28.8%
No second choice (exhaust): 20.9%

In the end, Palin was so disliked #AKAL wasn’t even that close.

— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) September 1, 2022