Mary Peltola could make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress

Democrat Mary Peltola could make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress — while thwarting the attempted political comeback of former Gov. Sarah Palin — if she emerges as the winner of a special House election when state elections officials tabulate ranked-choice ballots on Wednesday.Democrat Mary Peltola could make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress — while thwarting the attempted political comeback of former Gov. Sarah Palin — if she emerges as the winner of a special House election when state elections officials tabulate ranked-choice ballots on Wednesday.