They served in Congress and on the N.R.A.’s board at the same time. Over decades, a small group of legislators led by a prominent Democrat pushed the gun lobby to help transform the law, the courts and views on the Second Amendment.
Tag: Young, Don
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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.
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Sarah Palin Is Ahead in Special Election to Fill House Seat in Alaska
Mary Peltola, a Democrat, and Nick Begich III, a Republican from Alaska’s most prominent Democratic political dynasty, advanced along with the former governor.
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In Alaska, Sarah Palin’s Political Comeback Stirs Debate Among Voters
As Ms. Palin seeks the state’s lone House seat in elections on Tuesday, voters appeared torn on whether she remained committed to them or had abandoned them for national fame.
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Sarah Palin Leads Primary Race for Alaska’s Special Election
The top four candidates will advance to an August vote to finish the term of Representative Don Young, who died in March.