Mary Peltola Wins Alaska's House Seat In Instant Runoff

 

 First Alaskan Native (And First Woman) To Hold Alaska's House Seat 

A Yup'ik Alaska Native from Bethel won Alaska's instant runoff with about 51.5% of the votes. Former Governor Sarah Palin came in second with a little over 48.5% of the votes.

Vote Tally Not Yet Certified

The Alaska Division of Elections held the runoff Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Nick Begich had come in third. His second choice votes were redistributed between Sarah Palin and Mary Peltola. 

After they were redistributed, Peltola was declared the winner. 

Peltola has earned a reputation as a positive campaigner. She's shown here with one of her 47 primary rivals, Santa Claus. (Peltola Facebook site)