Husband of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola dies in plane crash

Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola's husband died Wednesday morning following a plane crash in the state, according to a statement from her chief of staff.

"He was one of those people that was obnoxiously good at everything. He had a delightful sense of humor that lightened the darkest moments," the statement said of Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr. "We are heartbroken for the family's loss."

Peltola will return to Alaska to be with her family, her chief of staff Anton McParland said.

McParland and Peltola's office did not release additional details about the accident.

Fellow members of Congress have expressed condolences for their Democratic colleague, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who posted on X, formerly Twitter, "Our hearts are broken over this dreadful news."

"I know the people of my district and Maryland join me in sending Rep. Peltola our love, sympathy and strength," Raskin wrote. "May Buzzy’s memory always be a blessing to Mary’s wonderful family."