U.S. Democratic Sen. Mark Begich, a one-term incumbent, faces a challenge from former Alaska attorney general and natural resources commissioner Republican Dan Sullivan.

Begich, 52, worked as a landlord and Anchorage city worker. He was elected to the city’s assembly at age 26. He was twice elected Mayor of Anchorage before defeating former Sen. Ted Stevens to win his current seat.

Sullivan, 49, is a U.S. Marine Corps officer who served since 1993, including six…