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RaceTracker 2010 Congressional Election Dashboard
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House Senate
GOP Dems Total GOP Dems Total
Confirmed primary challenges 26 18 44 2 3 5
Possible primary challenges 9 8 17 1 1 2
Open seats* 12 8 211 7 1 82
1. Includes 3 special elections (no 2010 party yet). 2. Doesn't include DE, NY special elections.

This is the profile for the Alaska gubernatorial race. See also:

Contents

Next election:

Incumbent: Sarah Palin

Candidates

Name Party Status Reference URL Reference date Reference note
Sarah Palin Republican Out Source July 3, 2009 Palin says she will resign on 7/25/2009.
Sean Parnell Republican Unconfirmed incumbent Source July 3, 2009 Parnell will become governor on 7/25/2009.
Hollis French Democratic Considering Source July 1, 2009 Filed a letter of intent but, according to AP, "stopped short of calling it a formal declaration but says it's a way to continue the exploration process."
Ethan Berkowitz Democratic Considering Source May 27, 2009 CQ said "don't look for a Berkowitz candidacy announcement any time soon."
Bob Poe Democratic Confirmed candidate Source January 7, 2009 Former Alaska State Commissioner of Administration and Former CEO of Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

Results

Primary winners:

Winner:

Last election: 2006

Incumbent:

Candidates

Name Party Status Reference URL Reference date Reference note
Sarah Palin Republican Confirmed candidate (source needed)
Tony Knowles Democratic Confirmed candidate (source needed)

Results

Primary winners: Sarah Palin, Tony Knowles

Winner:Sarah Palin

Articles and resources

See also

External resources

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