Photos from the day Mary Peltola became Alaska’s U.S. representative

From her swearing-in ceremony to a reception hosted by the Alaska Federation of Natives in the nation’s capital, here’s a look at how the day unfolded.

By Anchorage Daily News

Updated: September 14, 2022 Published: September 14, 2022

Just after being sworn on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mary Peltola stands with family members and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. At center is Peltola's husband Gene Peltola Jr. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Democrat Mary Peltola was sworn in as Alaska’s U.S. representative on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., making history as the first Alaska Native in Congress and the first woman to represent the state in the House of Representatives. From her swearing-in (both official and unofficial) to a reception hosted by the Alaska Federation of Natives in the nation’s capital, here’s a look at how the day unfolded.

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Rep.-elect Mary Peltola attends a White House ceremony celebrating passage of the Inflation Reduction Act on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)

President Joe Biden walks toward the South Lawn of the White House to an event celebrating passage of the Inflation Reduction Act on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Rep.-elect Mary Peltola attends a White House ceremony celebrating passage of the Inflation Reduction Act on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Rep.-elect Mary Peltola takes the oath of office on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Also taking the oath are new members Pat Ryan and Joe Sempolinski. (Office of the Speaker)

Rep. Mary Peltola speaks on the floor of the House after taking the oath of office on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Office of the Speaker)

Rep. Mary Peltola gets a hug from Sen. Lisa Murkowski after Rep. Peltola spoke on the floor of the House after taking the oath of office on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Office of the Speaker)

Seaker of the House Nancy Pelosi enters the Rayburn Reception Room with Rep. Mary Peltola. Just after being sworn on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mary Peltola stands with family members and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Just after being sworn on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mary Peltola, center, stands with family members and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. At left is Peltola's husband Gene Peltola Jr.(Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Just after being sworn on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mary Peltola stands with, from left, Trevor Peltola, Matthew Kapsner, Conrad Kapsner, Kavaeny Kapsner, Amanda Kapsner, Sage Kapsner, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gene Peltola Jr., Rep. Peltola, Kaeli Peltola, Job Nelson and Eugene Peltola III stand for a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Rep. Mary Peltola, left, wears traditional footwear during the ceremony. Just after being sworn on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mary Peltola stands with family members and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Mary Peltola is hugged by her husband Gene Peltola Jr.. Just after being sworn on the floor of U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mary Peltola stands with family members and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Rep. Mary Peltola is cheered when she entered the ballroom at the Hotel Monaco. Alaska Federation of Natives hosted a party in honor of newly sworn-in Rep. Mary Peltola in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Sen. Lisa Murkowski and AFN President Julie Kitka greet Rep. Mary Peltola at a party at the Hotel Monaco. Alaska Federation of Natives hosted a party in honor of newly sworn-in Rep. Mary Peltola in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Rep. Mary Peltola speaks in front of a ballroom at the Hotel Monaco. Alaska Federation of Natives hosted a party in honor of newly sworn-in Rep. Mary Peltola in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Rep. Mary Peltola, left, is cheered and hugged as she makes her way through a crowd at the Hotel Monaco. Alaska Federation of Natives hosted a party in honor of newly sworn-in Rep. Mary Peltola in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)

Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland hug at the party honoring Rep. Mary Peltola. Alaska Federation of Natives hosted a party in honor of newly sworn-in Rep. Mary Peltola in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2022. (Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News)