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There will be more women than men in the Alaska House of Representatives for the first time in its history when the Legislature convenes in January, according to final unofficial election results ...
the first woman to hold Alaska's House seat but to be clear, I'm here to represent all Alaskans." The 49-year-old lawmaker will have to defend the seat again in November against Palin and Begich.
Mary Peltola, the first woman to represent Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives. “It would be fitting for this legislation to be passed by our 34th Legislature, where we have a record ...
A special election to fill Alaska’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in late August ... are significant influences on Native women in politics. If Peltola’s previous actions ...
Nov. 23—Six Alaska House seats currently held by men are set to be held by women next year, bringing the overall number of women in the chamber to 21. This will be the first time in the state's ...
Mary Peltola's election to the U.S. House of Representatives made history ... Sponsor Message Peltola, the first Alaska Native and woman elected to the House for Alaska, is taking over for Rep.