Peltola Will Be First Woman, First Alaska Native to Represent Alaska in Congress
Mary Peltola won 51.5% of the final vote in Alaska’s first ranked-choice election and will serve the remainder of Congressman Don Young’s term this year.
Peltola, a Yup’ik Native from Bethel, prevailed over Sarah Palin despite early polls that predicted Palin would receive more votes from third-place Republican Nick Begich and win by a narrow margin.
“It is overwhelming. And it’s a very good feeling. I’m very grateful Alaskans have put their trust in me,” Peltola said in an interview with...
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