Mary Peltola becomes first Alaska Native in Congress after winning special election
Peltola will serve out former Rep. Don Young's term, which expires at the end of this year, and will vie in a Nov. 8 election to fill the seat for the next two years.
September 1, 2022
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Mary Peltola, a Democratic former state lawmaker, won a special election to fill Alaska’s sole U.S. House of Representatives seat, becoming the first Alaska Native to represent the state in Congress, the Alaska Division of Elections announced on Wednesday.
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