Question

In May 2024, this politician introduced legislation to distinguish “substantial” and “limited” bottom contact for trawling and to fund NOAA’s Bycatch Reduction and Engineering Program. This politician re-entered elected politics after directing the fish commission on the Kuskokwim (“KUSS-kuh-kwim”) River. This only Democratic member of the Congressional Western Caucus supported bringing the Willow project to the (*) North Slope, which boosted the Permanent Fund Dividend. This politician campaigned on a platform of “fish, family, freedom” while drawing on her Yup’ik (“YOO-pik”) heritage. This woman won a House of Representatives election in which a ranked-choice voting system stymied Nick Begich (“BEG-itch”) and Sarah Palin. (10[1])For 10 points, name this Alaska Native who currently serves as the state’s sole representative. ■END■

ANSWER: Mary Peltola (“pel-TOH-luh”) [or Mary Sattler Peltola]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
John John GrogerWashUMissouri9810

Summary

2024 ARCADIA at Warwick2024-12-06Y475%0%0%85.00
2024 ARCADIA at Duke2024-12-06Y3100%33%0%63.33
2024 ARCADIA at Missouri S&T2024-12-06Y1100%0%0%98.00
2024 ARCADIA at BU2024-12-06Y888%0%13%74.43
2024 ARCADIA at Penn State2024-12-06Y250%0%100%56.00
2024 ARCADIA at Florida Tech2024-12-06Y425%0%50%78.00
2024 ARCADIA at UC Berkeley2024-12-06Y2100%50%50%80.50
2024 ARCADIA at GT2024-12-06Y30%0%67%0.00
2024 ARCADIA Online2025-05-17Y580%0%40%92.00