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Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Makes History

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Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) speaks to supporters at a watch party on November 08, 2022 in Anchorage, Alaska. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola made history when she won election to the House this year, becoming the state’s first Alaska Native representative. Peltola talks to Marisa and Scott about her childhood and Yup’ik heritage, the dynamics of Alaska politics, her relationship with Sarah Palin and the future of rural Democrats.

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