Mary Peltola wins U.S House Race after Defeating Sarah Palin in special election

Democrat Mary Peltola wins the U.S.House race in Alaska after defeating Sarah Palin in the special election.

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She will become the first female woman to represent Alaska in the United state house of representatives.

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Mary Peltola also became the first Alaska Native ever to serve in congress.

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On Wednesday, Peltola's 49th birthday, she defeated two republican candidates Sarah Palin and Nick Begich in ranked choice voting results.

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In November, all three candidates, along with Libertarian Chris Bye, will be up for re-election to a full two-year term.

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Alaskans cast their ballots. Peltola received 39.7% of the state's first-choice votes, followed by Palin with 30.9% and Begich with 27.8%.

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Following the announcement of the results, Peltola was jubilant, rejoicing with supporters and received a congratulations call from President Joe Biden.

Not only Joe Biden, Peltola also received congratulatory messages from the U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski.

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Peltola also received congratulatory messages from national democrats and independent governor candidate Bill walker.

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It was a great day for Mary Peltola to win the U.S. house race after defeating Sarah palin.

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