Mary Peltola Beats Sarah Palin, Wins Alaska House Special Election

A historic upset in the Alaska Special House race saw the first woman and Native American elected to represent Alaska in Congress. She will complete the term of the late Don Young. This victory also has national significance as it was an upset against Sarah Palin, backed by former President Trump. The two will compete again in the upcoming November election.

Who made history by becoming the first woman and Native American to represent Alaska in Congress?

• Sarah Palin

• Don Young

• Lisa Murkowski

• Mary Peltola

Whose term is being completed by the newly elected representative?

• Ted Stevens

• Don Young

• Frank Murkowski

• Mike Dunleavy

What was the national political significance of the Alaska Special House race victory?

• It was the first election after a new law was passed.

• It was the first time a Democrat won in Alaska.

• It was a major upset against a former governor.

• It marked the end of Republican dominance.

Who was the former governor and VP candidate that the winner defeated?

• Sarah Palin

• Sean Parnell

• Bill Walker

• Joe Miller

Which former President supported the candidate who lost in the Alaska Special House race?

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

• Donald Trump

• Bill Clinton