Husband of Alaska congresswoman Mary Peltola dies in plane crash

Eugene Peltola Jr, who was married to Democratic representative elected last year, was pilot of plane that crashed west of Anchorage

Eugene Peltola Jr, the husband of the Democratic Alaska congresswoman Mary Peltola, has died in a plane accident in his home state, a spokesperson said.

We are devastated to share that Mary's husband, Eugene Peltola Jr - Buzzy' to all of us who knew and loved him - passed away earlier this morning following a plane accident in Alaska," Anton McParland, the congresswoman's chief of staff, said in a statement to media.