VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-22
“Three of Mary’s children were born during her time in the state legislature and she took maternity leave. That didn’t stop her from working hard for Alaskans, from passing bills to improve public safety in rural Alaska to increasing Alaska energy production,”
Peltola campaign · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Mary Peltola's campaign defended her state legislative attendance record by noting she took maternity leave.
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