On Wednesday, Mary Peltola was named the winner of Alaska’s U.S. House race, weeks after Alaskans cast their votes in the special election. Here’s a look at how the day unfolded as election results were released.
Mary Peltola, right, reacts to news of her win in the special election for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. From left are Peltola’s husband, Gene Peltola Jr., deputy campaign manager Hector Jimenez, stepdaughter Kaeli Peltola and campaign manager Anton McParland. , weeks after Alaskans cast their votes in the Aug. 16 election. The Democrat from Bethel won the most first-choice votes, then held her lead over Republican former Gov.
Former Governor Bill Walker, second from left, and former Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell, right, watch a livestream of the ranked choice vote tabulation. Mary Peltola dances for a moment after results are announced for the special election in which she won the race for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Former state senator Jerry Ward, right, speaks with Sarah Palin supporters at her campaign headquarters.
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