Peltola, who is Yup’ik and turned 49 on Wednesday, will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat. He will serve out the remaining months of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Young held the seat for 49 years before his death in March. “I am honored and humbled by the support I have received from across Alaska,” Peltola said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing Don Young’s legacy of bipartisanship, serving all Alaskans, and building support for Alaskan interests in DC.” Peltola’s victory, coming in Alaska’s first statewide election, is a boon for Democrats, particularly with better-than-expected showings in special elections across the country this year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. She will be the first Democrat to hold the seat since the late U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, who was seeking re-election in 1972 when his plane disappeared. Begich was later pronounced dead and Young in 1973 was elected to the seat. Story continues below ad
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Peltola ran as a coalition builder, while her two Republican rivals — Palin and Begich’s grandson, also named Nick Begich — have occasionally gone after each other. Palin also spoke out against the ranked-choice voting system, which was enacted by Alaska voters. All three — Peltola, Palin and Begić — are running in November’s general election, seeking a two-year House term that begins in January. The results came 15 days after the Aug. 16 election, the deadline for state election officials to receive absentee ballots mailed outside the U.S. The ranked choice panels took place on Wednesday after no candidate won more than 50% of the first-choice vote. with state election officials live streaming the event. Peltola was first in the leaderboards. State election officials plan to certify the election by Friday. 2:56 Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump – February 1, 2016 Leaders of the Alaska Democratic Party cheered Peltola’s victory. Story continues below ad “Alaskans have made it clear that they want a reasonable, stable, honest and loving voice speaking for them in Washington, not opportunists and extremists associated with the Alaska Republican Party,” said the state’s Democratic Party chairman. Michael Wenstrup. Wednesday’s results were a disappointment for Palin, who was trying to make a political comeback 14 years after she burst onto the national scene when John McCain chose her as his running mate in the 2008 presidential election. , had widespread name recognition and earned the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Trending Stories
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After Peltola’s victory was announced, Palin called the ranked-choice voting system “crazy, confusing, confusing.” “While we are disappointed with this outcome, the people of Alaska know that I am the last person who will ever back down,” Palin said in a statement. Story continues below ad
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Begić in a statement congratulated Peltola looking forward to the November elections. During the campaign, critics questioned Palin’s commitment to Alaska, citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, part way through her term. Palin became a conservative television commentator and appeared on reality television shows, among other pursuits. Palin insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered and said ahead of the special election that she had “signed up for the long haul.” Peltola, a former state lawmaker who recently worked for a commission aimed at rebuilding salmon stocks in the Kuskokwim River, described herself as a “regular” Alaskan. “I’m not a millionaire. I am not an international celebrity,” he said. Peltola has expressed hope that the new system would allow more moderate candidates to be elected. 1:41 Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms – August 17, 2022 During the campaign, she emphasized her support for abortion rights and said she wanted to highlight the issues of ocean productivity and food security. Peltola said she received a boost after June’s special primary, when she won endorsements from Democrats and independents entering the race. She said she believes her positive messages also resonated with voters Story continues below ad “It was very appealing to a lot of people to have a message of cooperation and positivity and support and unity and as Americans none of us are enemies of the other,” he said. “This is just a message that people really need to hear right now.” Alaska voters in 2020 approved an election process that replaced party primaries with open primaries. Under the new system, ranked-choice voting is used in general elections. In ranked voting, ballots are counted in rounds. A candidate can win outright with more than 50% of the vote in the first round. If no one reaches this threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose this candidate as their top choice have their votes count toward their next choice. Rounds continue until there are two candidates left and whoever gets the most votes wins. 2:07 Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress – August 20, 2022 In Alaska, voters last supported a Democrat for president in 1964. But the state also has a history of rewarding candidates with independent streaks. The number of registered voters who are not affiliated with a party is greater than the number of registered Republicans or Democrats combined, according to statistics from the Division of Elections. Story continues below ad The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term and lost his bid for re-election in 2014. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, said Peltola “has a long history of public service in our great state” and said she looks forward to Peltola joining the congressional delegation, which also includes Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. Murkowski and Peltola were in the state legislature together. © 2022 The Canadian Press
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Peltola, who is Yup’ik and turned 49 on Wednesday, will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat. He will serve out the remaining months of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Young held the seat for 49 years before his death in March. “I am honored and humbled by the support I have received from across Alaska,” Peltola said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing Don Young’s legacy of bipartisanship, serving all Alaskans, and building support for Alaskan interests in DC.” Peltola’s victory, coming in Alaska’s first statewide election, is a boon for Democrats, particularly with better-than-expected showings in special elections across the country this year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. She will be the first Democrat to hold the seat since the late U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, who was seeking re-election in 1972 when his plane disappeared. Begich was later pronounced dead and Young in 1973 was elected to the seat. Story continues below ad
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Palin joins 50 other candidates for Alaska’s lone US House seat
Peltola ran as a coalition builder, while her two Republican rivals — Palin and Begich’s grandson, also named Nick Begich — have occasionally gone after each other. Palin also spoke out against the ranked-choice voting system, which was enacted by Alaska voters. All three — Peltola, Palin and Begić — are running in November’s general election, seeking a two-year House term that begins in January. The results came 15 days after the Aug. 16 election, the deadline for state election officials to receive absentee ballots mailed outside the U.S. The ranked choice panels took place on Wednesday after no candidate won more than 50% of the first-choice vote. with state election officials live streaming the event. Peltola was first in the leaderboards. State election officials plan to certify the election by Friday. 2:56 Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump – February 1, 2016 Leaders of the Alaska Democratic Party cheered Peltola’s victory. Story continues below ad “Alaskans have made it clear that they want a reasonable, stable, honest and loving voice speaking for them in Washington, not opportunists and extremists associated with the Alaska Republican Party,” said the state’s Democratic Party chairman. Michael Wenstrup. Wednesday’s results were a disappointment for Palin, who was trying to make a political comeback 14 years after she burst onto the national scene when John McCain chose her as his running mate in the 2008 presidential election. , had widespread name recognition and earned the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Trending Stories
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After Peltola’s victory was announced, Palin called the ranked-choice voting system “crazy, confusing, confusing.” “While we are disappointed with this outcome, the people of Alaska know that I am the last person who will ever back down,” Palin said in a statement. Story continues below ad
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Begić in a statement congratulated Peltola looking forward to the November elections. During the campaign, critics questioned Palin’s commitment to Alaska, citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, part way through her term. Palin became a conservative television commentator and appeared on reality television shows, among other pursuits. Palin insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered and said ahead of the special election that she had “signed up for the long haul.” Peltola, a former state lawmaker who recently worked for a commission aimed at rebuilding salmon stocks in the Kuskokwim River, described herself as a “regular” Alaskan. “I’m not a millionaire. I am not an international celebrity,” he said. Peltola has expressed hope that the new system would allow more moderate candidates to be elected. 1:41 Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms – August 17, 2022 During the campaign, she emphasized her support for abortion rights and said she wanted to highlight the issues of ocean productivity and food security. Peltola said she received a boost after June’s special primary, when she won endorsements from Democrats and independents entering the race. She said she believes her positive messages also resonated with voters Story continues below ad “It was very appealing to a lot of people to have a message of cooperation and positivity and support and unity and as Americans none of us are enemies of the other,” he said. “This is just a message that people really need to hear right now.” Alaska voters in 2020 approved an election process that replaced party primaries with open primaries. Under the new system, ranked-choice voting is used in general elections. In ranked voting, ballots are counted in rounds. A candidate can win outright with more than 50% of the vote in the first round. If no one reaches this threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose this candidate as their top choice have their votes count toward their next choice. Rounds continue until there are two candidates left and whoever gets the most votes wins. 2:07 Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress – August 20, 2022 In Alaska, voters last supported a Democrat for president in 1964. But the state also has a history of rewarding candidates with independent streaks. The number of registered voters who are not affiliated with a party is greater than the number of registered Republicans or Democrats combined, according to statistics from the Division of Elections. Story continues below ad The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term and lost his bid for re-election in 2014. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, said Peltola “has a long history of public service in our great state” and said she looks forward to Peltola joining the congressional delegation, which also includes Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. Murkowski and Peltola were in the state legislature together. © 2022 The Canadian Press
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Peltola, who is Yup’ik and turned 49 on Wednesday, will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat. He will serve out the remaining months of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Young held the seat for 49 years before his death in March. “I am honored and humbled by the support I have received from across Alaska,” Peltola said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing Don Young’s legacy of bipartisanship, serving all Alaskans, and building support for Alaskan interests in DC.” Peltola’s victory, coming in Alaska’s first statewide election, is a boon for Democrats, particularly with better-than-expected showings in special elections across the country this year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. She will be the first Democrat to hold the seat since the late U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, who was seeking re-election in 1972 when his plane disappeared. Begich was later pronounced dead and Young in 1973 was elected to the seat. Story continues below ad
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Peltola ran as a coalition builder, while her two Republican rivals — Palin and Begich’s grandson, also named Nick Begich — have occasionally gone after each other. Palin also spoke out against the ranked-choice voting system, which was enacted by Alaska voters. All three — Peltola, Palin and Begić — are running in November’s general election, seeking a two-year House term that begins in January. The results came 15 days after the Aug. 16 election, the deadline for state election officials to receive absentee ballots mailed outside the U.S. The ranked choice panels took place on Wednesday after no candidate won more than 50% of the first-choice vote. with state election officials live streaming the event. Peltola was first in the leaderboards. State election officials plan to certify the election by Friday. 2:56 Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump – February 1, 2016 Leaders of the Alaska Democratic Party cheered Peltola’s victory. Story continues below ad “Alaskans have made it clear that they want a reasonable, stable, honest and loving voice speaking for them in Washington, not opportunists and extremists associated with the Alaska Republican Party,” said the state’s Democratic Party chairman. Michael Wenstrup. Wednesday’s results were a disappointment for Palin, who was trying to make a political comeback 14 years after she burst onto the national scene when John McCain chose her as his running mate in the 2008 presidential election. , had widespread name recognition and earned the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Trending Stories
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After Peltola’s victory was announced, Palin called the ranked-choice voting system “crazy, confusing, confusing.” “While we are disappointed with this outcome, the people of Alaska know that I am the last person who will ever back down,” Palin said in a statement. Story continues below ad
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Begić in a statement congratulated Peltola looking forward to the November elections. During the campaign, critics questioned Palin’s commitment to Alaska, citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, part way through her term. Palin became a conservative television commentator and appeared on reality television shows, among other pursuits. Palin insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered and said ahead of the special election that she had “signed up for the long haul.” Peltola, a former state lawmaker who recently worked for a commission aimed at rebuilding salmon stocks in the Kuskokwim River, described herself as a “regular” Alaskan. “I’m not a millionaire. I am not an international celebrity,” he said. Peltola has expressed hope that the new system would allow more moderate candidates to be elected. 1:41 Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms – August 17, 2022 During the campaign, she emphasized her support for abortion rights and said she wanted to highlight the issues of ocean productivity and food security. Peltola said she received a boost after June’s special primary, when she won endorsements from Democrats and independents entering the race. She said she believes her positive messages also resonated with voters Story continues below ad “It was very appealing to a lot of people to have a message of cooperation and positivity and support and unity and as Americans none of us are enemies of the other,” he said. “This is just a message that people really need to hear right now.” Alaska voters in 2020 approved an election process that replaced party primaries with open primaries. Under the new system, ranked-choice voting is used in general elections. In ranked voting, ballots are counted in rounds. A candidate can win outright with more than 50% of the vote in the first round. If no one reaches this threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose this candidate as their top choice have their votes count toward their next choice. Rounds continue until there are two candidates left and whoever gets the most votes wins. 2:07 Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress – August 20, 2022 In Alaska, voters last supported a Democrat for president in 1964. But the state also has a history of rewarding candidates with independent streaks. The number of registered voters who are not affiliated with a party is greater than the number of registered Republicans or Democrats combined, according to statistics from the Division of Elections. Story continues below ad The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term and lost his bid for re-election in 2014. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, said Peltola “has a long history of public service in our great state” and said she looks forward to Peltola joining the congressional delegation, which also includes Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. Murkowski and Peltola were in the state legislature together. © 2022 The Canadian Press
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Peltola, who is Yup’ik and turned 49 on Wednesday, will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first woman to hold the seat. He will serve out the remaining months of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Young held the seat for 49 years before his death in March. “I am honored and humbled by the support I have received from across Alaska,” Peltola said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing Don Young’s legacy of bipartisanship, serving all Alaskans, and building support for Alaskan interests in DC.” Peltola’s victory, coming in Alaska’s first statewide election, is a boon for Democrats, particularly with better-than-expected showings in special elections across the country this year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. She will be the first Democrat to hold the seat since the late U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, who was seeking re-election in 1972 when his plane disappeared. Begich was later pronounced dead and Young in 1973 was elected to the seat. Story continues below ad
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Peltola ran as a coalition builder, while her two Republican rivals — Palin and Begich’s grandson, also named Nick Begich — have occasionally gone after each other. Palin also spoke out against the ranked-choice voting system, which was enacted by Alaska voters. All three — Peltola, Palin and Begić — are running in November’s general election, seeking a two-year House term that begins in January. The results came 15 days after the Aug. 16 election, the deadline for state election officials to receive absentee ballots mailed outside the U.S. The ranked choice panels took place on Wednesday after no candidate won more than 50% of the first-choice vote. with state election officials live streaming the event. Peltola was first in the leaderboards. State election officials plan to certify the election by Friday. 2:56 Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump Sarah Palin blasts Republican establishment while campaigning for Trump – February 1, 2016 Leaders of the Alaska Democratic Party cheered Peltola’s victory. Story continues below ad “Alaskans have made it clear that they want a reasonable, stable, honest and loving voice speaking for them in Washington, not opportunists and extremists associated with the Alaska Republican Party,” said the state’s Democratic Party chairman. Michael Wenstrup. Wednesday’s results were a disappointment for Palin, who was trying to make a political comeback 14 years after she burst onto the national scene when John McCain chose her as his running mate in the 2008 presidential election. , had widespread name recognition and earned the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Trending Stories
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After Peltola’s victory was announced, Palin called the ranked-choice voting system “crazy, confusing, confusing.” “While we are disappointed with this outcome, the people of Alaska know that I am the last person who will ever back down,” Palin said in a statement. Story continues below ad
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Begić in a statement congratulated Peltola looking forward to the November elections. During the campaign, critics questioned Palin’s commitment to Alaska, citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, part way through her term. Palin became a conservative television commentator and appeared on reality television shows, among other pursuits. Palin insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered and said ahead of the special election that she had “signed up for the long haul.” Peltola, a former state lawmaker who recently worked for a commission aimed at rebuilding salmon stocks in the Kuskokwim River, described herself as a “regular” Alaskan. “I’m not a millionaire. I am not an international celebrity,” he said. Peltola has expressed hope that the new system would allow more moderate candidates to be elected. 1:41 Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms Liz Cheney loses Wyoming Republican primary, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski advances to midterms – August 17, 2022 During the campaign, she emphasized her support for abortion rights and said she wanted to highlight the issues of ocean productivity and food security. Peltola said she received a boost after June’s special primary, when she won endorsements from Democrats and independents entering the race. She said she believes her positive messages also resonated with voters Story continues below ad “It was very appealing to a lot of people to have a message of cooperation and positivity and support and unity and as Americans none of us are enemies of the other,” he said. “This is just a message that people really need to hear right now.” Alaska voters in 2020 approved an election process that replaced party primaries with open primaries. Under the new system, ranked-choice voting is used in general elections. In ranked voting, ballots are counted in rounds. A candidate can win outright with more than 50% of the vote in the first round. If no one reaches this threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose this candidate as their top choice have their votes count toward their next choice. Rounds continue until there are two candidates left and whoever gets the most votes wins. 2:07 Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress Trump-backed candidates may backfire in GOP bid to retake Congress – August 20, 2022 In Alaska, voters last supported a Democrat for president in 1964. But the state also has a history of rewarding candidates with independent streaks. The number of registered voters who are not affiliated with a party is greater than the number of registered Republicans or Democrats combined, according to statistics from the Division of Elections. Story continues below ad The last Democratic member of Alaska’s congressional delegation was Mark Begich, Nick Begich’s uncle, who served one term and lost his bid for re-election in 2014. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, said Peltola “has a long history of public service in our great state” and said she looks forward to Peltola joining the congressional delegation, which also includes Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. Murkowski and Peltola were in the state legislature together. © 2022 The Canadian Press
