Mary Peltola

Educational Background
• Studied Elementary Education at the University of Northern Colorado
• Took courses at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Southeast, and University of Alaska Anchorage

Career
• Elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alaska’s at-large district (2022-2023), co-chair of a democratic caucus (2023), and member of the Alaska House of Representatives (1999-2009)
• Previously served as a judge on the Orutsararmiut Native Council's tribal court, executive director of the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and Bethel city councilor
• Supports increased oil development, same-sex marriage, gun rights, and protecting fishieries and marine ecosystems; does not support banning trans women from participating in womens sports

Personal Information
• She has 4 biological children and 3 stepchildren
• Orthodox Christian and belongs to the Orthodox Church in America
• Alaska Native