Mary Peltola, the 1st Alaska Native in Congress
Mary Peltola, the 1st Alaska Native in Congress
Peltola defeated Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, as well as Libertarian Chris Bye in the Nov. 8 election.
Peltola defeated Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, as well as Libertarian Chris Bye in the Nov. 8 election.
Peltola won the election with 54.94% of the vote in the third round of ballot-counting
Peltola won the election with 54.94% of the vote in the third round of ballot-counting
Peltola became the first Alaska Native woman elected to Congress earlier this year when she won a special election in the state.
Peltola became the first Alaska Native woman elected to Congress earlier this year when she won a special election in the state.
At age 22, She began an internship with the Alaska legislature.
At age 22, She began an internship with the Alaska legislature.
She describes her as adamantly Pro-Jobs, Pro-Fish, Pro-Family and Pro-Choice.
She describes her as adamantly Pro-Jobs, Pro-Fish, Pro-Family and Pro-Choice.
With this success, Peltola has secured a full two-year term as the lone representative for the state of Alaska
With this success, Peltola has secured a full two-year term as the lone representative for the state of Alaska
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