# Mary Peltola

> Mary Sattler Peltola is an Alaska Native politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 2022 to 2025. She was the first Alaska Native elected to Congress and the first Democrat to hold Alaska's House seat since 1972. She announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in January 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Democrat
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: None
- State: AK
- Race: Alaska U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Anchorage, Alaska
- Race rating: Toss-Up
- Campaign website: https://marypeltola.com/

## Background

- Education: Attended University of Northern Colorado, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Southeast, and University of Alaska Anchorage.
- Professional background: Herring and salmon technician for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game; reporter; manager of community development and sustainability for Donlin Creek Mine (2008–2014); lobbyist in Alaska (2015–2017); executive director of the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.
- Public service: Member of the Alaska House of Representatives (1999–2009); Bethel City Council (2011–2013); judge on the Orutsararmiut Native Council's tribal court (2020–2021); U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district (2022–2025).
- Military service: None

## Opponents in this race

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

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Mary Sattler Peltola: https://marypeltola.com/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.938Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/mary-peltola-alaska-d-2026
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