Democrat Mary Peltola tops Sarah Palin to win U.S
House special election in Alaska
Democrat Mary Peltola will represent Alaska's lone U.S. House seat, after winning a special election
She will become the the first Alaska Native in Congress
by 3 percentage points, 51.5% to 48.5%.
Peltola's victory denies the controversial Palin, an ally of former President Donald Trump
Palin and Begich will face off again in November for the next two-year term.