Mary Peltola is a popular American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Alaska since 2022. She served as a judge on the Orutsararmiut Native Council’s tribal court from 2020 to 2021.
Peltola defeated former governor Sarah Palin in the special election in August 2022. She is the first Alaska Native member of Congress and the first woman to represent the house.
Early Life
Mary Peltola was born on August 31, 1973, in Anchorage, Alaska, United States to parents Ward Sattler and Elizabeth “LizAnn” Piicigaq Williams. Her father Ward Sattler was a pilot and teacher. She studied at the University of Northern Colorado from 991 to 1994. Then she attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Alaska Southeast, and the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Career
Mary Peltola started her career journey working as a campaign manager for Independent candidate Willie Kasayulie in the general election. In 1998, she grabbed the huge attention of the media when she was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives.
She won the Miss National Congress of American Indians pageant in 1995.
Personal Life
Mary Peltola married Gene Peltola, the director of the Alaska Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She resides in Bethel, Alaska with her husband. She has four children and three stepchildren. Previously she married Jonathan Kapsner and Joe Nelson.
| Quick Info | |
| Full Name | Mary Peltola |
| Nick Name | Kapsner |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | August 31, 1973 |
| Birth Place | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| Profession | Politician |
| Political Party | Democratic |
| Nationality | American |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Body Measurement | 34-23-34 inches |
| Bra Size | 34B |
| Waist Size | 23 inches |
| Hip Size | 34 inches |
| Family | |
| Father | Ward Sattler |
| Mother | Elizabeth |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Jonathan Kapsner (divorced) Joe Nelson (divorced) Gene Peltola |
| Affairs (Boyfriend) | Update soon |
| Sexual Orientation (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight |
| Children | Four |
| Source of Income & Net Worth | |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Income Source | Politics |
| Residence | Not Known |
