Peltola, Mary – Page 2

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.

With Peltola’s Defeat of Palin, Alaska’s Ranked-Choice Voting Has a Moment

Mary Peltola won by appealing to Alaskan interests and the electorate’s independent streak. But Alaska’s new voting system played a big role, too.

Mary Peltola, a Democrat, Defeats Sarah Palin in Alaska’s Special House Election

Ms. Peltola notched a major upset against Ms. Palin and will finish the remaining four months of the term of Representative Don Young, who died in March.

Mary Peltola, the Democrat Who Could Become the First Alaska Native in Congress

Mary Peltola, a former state lawmaker, surprised even some of her own supporters by taking the lead over Sarah Palin for an open congressional seat.