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Mary Peltola
Mar 14, 2026 5:42 PM

　　

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　　Historic first In 2022 Mary Peltola became the first Alaska Native to represent her state in the House of Representatives. (more) Mary Peltola American politician More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Peltola Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Britannica Websites Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Mary Peltola - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) Mary Peltola - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Mary Sattler Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman to hold that title. Tracy Grant Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Jan. 22, 2026 •History Democrat Mary Peltola became the first Alaska Native elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022. Four years later she is trying to become the first Alaska Native to be elected to the U.S. Senate. She is also seeking to oust a Republican incumbent in a state that has sent only one Democrat to the Senate since the 1970s. Meet Mary Peltola Peltola was born Mary Sattler in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Elizabeth...

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