Mary Peltola | Party: Democrat| Age: 48 | Occupation: Executive Director for the Kuskokwim River Inter Tribal Fish Commission| Residence: Bethel |marypeltola.com
Have you or will you file to also run in the regular election for the U.S. House seat?
Yes
Candidate statement:
Hello, my name is Mary Sattler Peltola. I’ve spent my life working for Alaska and Alaskans. I’m a Yup’ik fisheries advocate and Democratic former state legislator from Bethel. During my 10 years in the legislature, I chaired the Bush caucus and passed legislation that improved schools, fisheries and public health in rural communities. As a Native woman, I understand that Alaskans are a diverse people who need leaders who can unite us. We also need a federal government that helps stabilize our economy. My top priority is to improve Alaskans quality of life. That means supporting the entrepreneurial spirit and building an economy that supports the needs of living and future generations. The Yup’ik word “ikayuquluta” means working together. I’m ready to work for all Alaskans.
