Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News via AP

Mary Peltola (right) reacts Aug. 31 to the results of the special election in which she won the race for Alaska's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. From left are Peltola's husband, Gene Peltola Jr.; deputy campaign manager Hector Jimenez (seated); Peltola's stepdaughter Kaeli Peltola; and campaign manager Anton McParland.