Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, launches U.S. Senate bid
Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, launches U.S. Senate bid

Woman smiles on a stage in front of other people.

Peltola focused on local concerns in her announcement, saying Alaska's future depends on fixing the "rigged system in D.C. that's shutting down Alaska, while politicians feather their own nests."