<p>Former Republican US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin failed in her bid to make a political comeback, losing the House of Representatives seat in Alaska to Democrat Mary Peltola, for a second time.</p>

<p>Peltola, who had earlier defeated Palin in a special election in August-- necessitated by the death of sitting Representative Dan Young-- secured her full term in Congress.</p>

<p>She is the first Native Alaskan in the House of Representatives.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s a good day to be pro-Alaska😎 <a href="https://t.co/j2S7c1ZK01">pic.twitter.com/j2S7c1ZK01</a></p>
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<p>The 49-year-old Democrat had defeated Palin, the former governor of the state, and Nick Begich III in the August election too.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alaskas-house-special-election-democrat-mary-peltola-defeats-republican-sarah-palin-511946"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Alaska’s House special election: Democrat Mary Peltola defeats Republican Sarah Palin</strong></a></p>

<p>Peltola secured 136,893 votes or 54.9 per cent of the votes, while Palin secured 112,255 or&nbsp;45.1 per cent.&nbsp;Begich on the other hand was ousted in the second round after securing 64,392 votes, the New York Times reported.</p>

<p>Palin had quit politics in 2009 after an unsuccessful vice presidential bid 2009. However, the former mayor of Alaska's Wasilla announced her return in a statement released in August</p>

<p>"Public service is a calling, and I would be honoured to represent the men and women of Alaska in Congress, just as Rep. Young did for 49 years," she had said at the time.</p>

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<p>With her victory in August, Peltola was able to serve the remaining term of Young who was the state governor since 1973.</p>

<p>Petola's win this year made her the first Democrat ever to win the position in 50 years and also the first woman and first Native Alaskan ever elected to the position.</p>

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Former Republican US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin failed in her bid to make a political comeback, losing the House of Representatives seat in Alaska to Democrat Mary Peltola, for a second time.

Former Republican US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin failed in her bid to make a political comeback, losing the House of Representatives seat in Alaska to Democrat Mary Peltola, for a second time. Peltola, who had earlier defeated Palin in a special election in August-- necessitated by the death of sitting Representative Dan Young-- secured her full term in Congress. She is the first Native Alaskan in the House of Representatives. WE DID IT!!! pic.twitter.com/4fmBst6zGA — Mary Peltola (@MaryPeltola) November 24, 2022 × It’s a good day to be pro-Alaska😎 pic.twitter.com/j2S7c1ZK01 — Mary Peltola (@MaryPeltola) November 24, 2022 × The 49-year-old Democrat had defeated Palin, the former governor of the state, and Nick Begich III in the August election too. Also read | Alaska’s House special election: Democrat Mary Peltola defeats Republican Sarah Palin Peltola secured 136,893 votes or 54.9 per cent of the votes, while Palin secured 112,255 or 45.1 per cent. Begich on the other hand was ousted in the second round after securing 64,392 votes, the New York Times reported. Palin had quit politics in 2009 after an unsuccessful vice presidential bid 2009. However, the former mayor of Alaska's Wasilla announced her return in a statement released in August "Public service is a calling, and I would be honoured to represent the men and women of Alaska in Congress, just as Rep. Young did for 49 years," she had said at the time. Also read | Republicans target TikTok for sharing users’ data with China, likely to unleash probe With her victory in August, Peltola was able to serve the remaining term of Young who was the state governor since 1973. Petola's win this year made her the first Democrat ever to win the position in 50 years and also the first woman and first Native Alaskan ever elected to the position. Chants of “Mary Mary Mary Mary” @MaryPeltola pic.twitter.com/GRNWMTvkP6 — Rebecca Palsha (@RebeccaPalsha) November 24, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Sarah Palin defeated by Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan in US House of Representatives

<p>In the special election for Alaska’s only United States House seat, Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Republican Sarah Palin.</p>

<p>Peltola has become the first woman and Alaska native to hold the seat and her victory is being deemed as a boon for Democrats.</p>

<p>The 49-year-old is Yup’ik and will serve the remaining months of the late Republican US Representative Don Young’s term who held the seat for 49 years before his death in March.</p>

<p>Following the US Supreme Court’s decision to ban abortion, experts had predicted that the move will benefit pro-abortion Democrats in the primary election in November.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/conservative-firebrand-sarah-palin-announces-bid-for-us-congress-467901">Also read |&nbsp;Conservative firebrand Sarah Palin announces bid for US Congress</a></strong></p>

<p>After no candidate won more than 50 per cent of the first choice votes, the results came in line with the deadline for state election&nbsp;officials to receive absentee ballots mailed from outside the US Ranked choice tabulations took place.</p>

<p>The former governor of Alaska, Palin was disappointed with the results as she was looking to make her political comeback.</p>

<p>While former US President Donal Trump endorsed her last month, in 2007, John McCain selected her to be his running mate in the presidential election.</p>

<p>Citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, critics questioned her commitment to Alaska.</p>

<p>Vying for a full two-year term that will be decided in the November general election, Palin still has a shot for the US House seat.</p>

<p>Highlighting that she “signed up for the long haul,” Palin has insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered.</p>

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In the special election for Alaska’s only United States House seat, Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Republican Sarah Palin. Peltola has become the first woman and Alaska native to hold the seat and her victory is being deemed as a boon for Democrats.

In the special election for Alaska’s only United States House seat, Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Republican Sarah Palin. Peltola has become the first woman and Alaska native to hold the seat and her victory is being deemed as a boon for Democrats. The 49-year-old is Yup’ik and will serve the remaining months of the late Republican US Representative Don Young’s term who held the seat for 49 years before his death in March. Following the US Supreme Court’s decision to ban abortion, experts had predicted that the move will benefit pro-abortion Democrats in the primary election in November. Also read | Conservative firebrand Sarah Palin announces bid for US Congress After no candidate won more than 50 per cent of the first choice votes, the results came in line with the deadline for state election officials to receive absentee ballots mailed from outside the US Ranked choice tabulations took place. The former governor of Alaska, Palin was disappointed with the results as she was looking to make her political comeback. While former US President Donal Trump endorsed her last month, in 2007, John McCain selected her to be his running mate in the presidential election. Citing her decision to resign as governor in July 2009, critics questioned her commitment to Alaska. Vying for a full two-year term that will be decided in the November general election, Palin still has a shot for the US House seat. Highlighting that she “signed up for the long haul,” Palin has insisted her commitment to Alaska never wavered. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Alaska’s House special election: Democrat Mary Peltola defeats Republican Sarah Palin

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has lost her bid to occupy the States vacancy in the US House of Representatives to Democrat member Mary Peltola. With this, Peltola is set to become the first Alaskan native to serve in the house, and also the first woman to hold the seat.

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Sarah Palin defeated by Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan in US House of Representatives

Alaska’s House special election: Democrat Mary Peltola defeats Republican Sarah Palin

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