Mary Peltola

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U.S. Representative Mary Peltola speaks with an attendee at an indoor event, with people and campaign signs visible in the background.

U.S. Representative Mary Peltola speaks, wearing glasses, pearl earrings, and a beaded necklace, with part of a U.S. flag visible in the background.

Mary Peltola: Media

American politician

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U.S. Representative Mary Peltola speaks with an attendee at an indoor event, with people and campaign signs visible in the background.

On the campaign trail

Rep. Mary Peltola, who is Yupik, became the first Indigenous member to represent...

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U.S. Representative Mary Peltola speaks, wearing glasses, pearl earrings, and a beaded necklace, with part of a U.S. flag visible in the background.

Historic first

In 2022 Mary Peltola became the first Alaska Native to represent her state in the...

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