Mary Peltola
Mary Peltola served as U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 2022 to 2025. She is the only Democrat to win a statewide election in Alaska since 2008.
- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: AK
- Current office: Former U.S. Representative, Alaska At-Large
Incumbency status: challenger
Residence: Bethel, AK
Biography
Mary Peltola is a Yup'ik Alaska Native born in Anchorage. She served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1999 to 2009. She won a special election in August 2022 to fill the seat vacated by the death of Rep. Don Young, becoming the first Alaska Native elected to Congress. She narrowly lost re-election in 2024 and entered the Senate race in January 2026.
Professional background
U.S. Representative (2022–2025); Alaska state legislator (1999–2009)
Public service
Alaska House of Representatives (1999–2009); U.S. Representative (2022–2025)