# PM News: Tenant Unions and Alaskan Democrats

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-09-18T21:00:02+00:00
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Former Representative Mary Peltola is making waves in Alaska, leading Republican Senator Dan Sullivan by five points in a recent poll—a remarkable feat in a traditionally red state. Meanwhile, tenants in Shelbyville, Kentucky, are taking a stand by forming a tenant union to address long-standing issues such as maintenance problems and threats of eviction. This Afternoon's Stories: Dan Sullivan trails Mary Peltola in Alaska Senate contest: AARP poll Shelbyville tenants launching union against Lexington property management company | News From The States Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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