# 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.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Former U.S. Representative, Alaska At-Large
- State: AK
- Race: Alaska Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Bethel, AK
- Race rating: Lean Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.peltola.com

## 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.

## Background

- 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)

## Opponents in this race

- [Dan Sullivan](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/dan-sullivan-alaska-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [Mary Peltola](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mary-peltola-alaska-d-2026.md) — Democrat
- [Dan Sullivan](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/dan-sullivan-ak-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Mary Peltola — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000619
- Mary Peltola announces run for Alaska U.S. Senate — Alaska Beacon: https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/in-alaskas-u-s-senate-race-its-mary-peltola-two-dan-sullivans-and-12-others/

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:51:33.712Z

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