The DSCC is spending money against the GOP candidate in Alaska 's Senate race . The Democratic incumbent senator is facing criticism for airing an ad that focused on a heinous murder . Sen. Mike McGuire pulled down the ad after the victims ' families got involved . Washington ( CNN ) -- The race in Alaska is close and will determine the balance of power in the Senate .
The DSCC is spending money against the GOP candidate in Alaska 's Senate race . The Democratic incumbent senator is facing criticism for airing an ad that focused on a heinous murder . Sen. Mike McGuire pulled down the ad after the victims ' families got involved . The race in Alaska is close and will determine the balance of power in the Senate .