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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.
Republican primary
Certified for the ballot
- Gerald L. Heikes, perennial candidate[5]
- Merica Hlatcu[5]
- Sam Little, truck driver and country musician[5]
- Sean Parnell, incumbent Governor[5]
- Ralph Samuels, former Majority Leader of the Alaska House of Representatives[5]
- Bill Walker, attorney and former Mayor of Valdez[5]
Declined
- Sarah Palin, former Governor[1]
- Ted Stevens, former U.S. Senator & U.S. Attorney (ran for 2014 U.S. Senate election)[6][7]
Withdrew
- 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[8]
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Sean Parnell |
Ralph Samuels |
Bill Walker |
Undecided |
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| Hellenthal & Associates | July 22–25, 2010 | 60% | 13% | 15% | 12% |
| Basswood Research | February 27–28, 2010 | 69% | 9% | 4% | 21% |