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The 2010 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010. Former Governor Sarah Palin did not run, having resigned in July 2009.[1] Incumbent Governor Sean Parnell, who as lieutenant governor succeeded Palin following her resignation, announced that he would seek a full term.[2]
Following the primary election on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, the Democratic ticket consists of Ethan Berkowitz and Diane E. Benson running against Republican Parnell and his running mate, Mead Treadwell.[3] In the general election Parnell/Treadwell defeated Berkowitz/Benson by a wide margin.[4]
Parnell received over 59% of the vote, which is the highest percentage for any Alaska gubernatorial candidate in history. This is the only election in Alaskan history where any party won three consecutive gubernatorial elections.
- ^ Jonathan Martin. "Palin announces resignation". Politico.
- ^ "Is Palin retiring, or running for president in 2012? - CTV News". Ctv.ca. July 4, 2009. Archived from the original on July 6, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "Treadwell, Benson win lieutenant governor races". Archived from the original on August 28, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
- ^ Election Night 2010: Incumbents Parnell and Young Re-Elected, Possibly Murkowski, APRN 3-10-2010