Political and Legislative
Mary Peltola Sworn in as First Alaska Native Congresswoman
Today, Democrat Mary Peltola will be sworn in as a member of Congress. But Monday morning she was talking to reporters in front of a locked door to what was Congressman Don Young’s office, across the street from the U.S. Capitol.
“I don’t have keys yet,” she said, between interviews with Time Magazine and CBS. “I’m not officially a member yet, so I am standing here as one of Don’s constituents.”
Alaskans elected Peltola to fill the remainder of Young’s term. Alaska’s sole seat in the House has been vacant since he died in March.
