Democrat Mary Peltola, wins for Alaska Native in Congress

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U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola was elected to a full term in the House. 

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This comes months after Alaska Democrat won a special vote for the seat in response

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to the death of Don Young, a long-standing Republican.

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Peltola beat Nick Begich and Sarah Palin, Republicans; as well as Libertarian Chris Bye, 

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in the Nov. 8, election. Wednesday's results of the ranked-choice election were announced. 

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Palin and Begich were also candidates in the special elections.

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After her win a 55% to 45% margin over Palin during the final tabulation round she told

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the Anchorage Daily News that it was a two-year contract. "I will work again for Alaskans, so long as they have me."

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Yup'ik Peltola became the first Alaska Native woman to be elected to Congress in August.

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Her fundraising efforts were also lifted by her win, which saw her surpass her rivals 

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during the campaign leading up to this month's election.

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