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- 1Mary Peltola's Bumpy Rise to Political Power●‘She’s One of Us’: Mary Peltola’s Bumpy Rise to Political Power
A New York Times profile examines Mary Peltola's path to political power in Alaska, tracing her rise under the framing 'She's One of Us' and the setbacks along the way. The piece highlights how her local roots and personal background shaped her appeal to Alaska voters, even as her career faced turbulence and criticism during her ascent.
- 2'Lower 48' becomes flashpoint in Alaska Senate race●'Lower 48' is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It's a fixture in the state's US Senate contest
The phrase 'Lower 48' has become a contested term in Alaska's US Senate contest, with candidates and commentators sparring over what it signals about ties to the contiguous United States. Alaskans have long used the term for the states below Canada, but in the campaign it is being debated as a marker of identity and loyalty. The dispute is now a recurring fixture of the race.