A Day of Firsts for Peltola in Congress Starts a Sprint to Another Election Representative Mary Peltola was sworn in as the first Alaska Native and first woman to represent her state in the House. She has eight weeks before she faces voters again.
Sarah Palin Lost a Shot at a House Seat, but She Has a Second Chance Mary Peltola, a Democrat, defeated Sarah Palin, a well-known Republican, in a special House election. But they will enter a rematch in the fall.
Lisa Murkowski and Sarah Palin Survive Primary Battles, but a Democrat Breaks Through The independent streak of Alaskan voters played a part in both races as Ms. Palin’s attempt at a political comeback could be threatened.
Lisa Murkowski and Sarah Palin Survive Primary Battles, but a Democrat Breaks Through The independent streak of Alaskan voters played a part in both races as Ms. Palin’s attempt at a political comeback could be threatened.