The 2010 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010. Former GovernorSarah Palin did not run, having resigned in July 2009.[1] Incumbent GovernorSean 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.
John Harris, former Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives, announced in January 2010 that he would be seeking re-election to his House seat instead[6]
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Campaign activity disclosure reports are filed with the Alaska Public Offices Commission. For the period ending February 1, 2010, the candidates and others subject to filing have reported the following to APOC:
In Alaska, the lieutenant governor runs separately from the governor in the primary election. The respective party nominees for each office are then joined together as a party ticket in the general election. On occasion, a minor party will nominate a candidate for governor, but without a running mate.
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