JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Lt. Gov.
Nancy Dahlstrom is joining the race for the state's only U.S. House seat, which is currently held by Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, .
Dahlstrom, who announced her campaign Tuesday, joins Republican Nick Begich III in seeking to challenge Peltola next year.
Peltola won a special election and a regular election last year for the seat, becoming the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress.
The seat had been held for 49 years by Republican Don Young, who died in March 2022.
Persons:
Nancy Dahlstrom, Mary Peltola, Dahlstrom, Nick Begich III, Peltola, Republican Don Young, Begich, Sarah Palin, Mike Dunleavy, Joe Biden
Organizations:
Alaska Republican, Gov, Democratic Rep, Republican, Voters, Republican Gov, Washington
Locations:
JUNEAU, Alaska