2010 Alaska gubernatorial election 2010 Alaska gubernatorial election The 2010 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010. Former Governor Sarah Palin did not run, having resigned in July 2009. Incumbent Governor Sean Parnell, who as lieutenant governor succeeded Palin following her resignation, announced that he would seek a full term. 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. In the general election Parnell/Treadwell defeated Berkowitz/Benson by a wide margin. Parnell received over 59% of the vote, which is the highest
Craig Campbell (politician) The oath was administered by Alaska Supreme Court Justice Daniel E. Winfree. After coming back into session, the Legislature confirmed Campbell as lieutenant governor by a vote of 55-4. Craig Campbell (politician) Craig Eaton Campbell (born March 24, 1952) is an American politician and businessman and is the current president and chief executive officer of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC). He joined the corporation as chief operating officer in February 2011, and was appointed president and CEO by the Board of Directors in October 2012. Prior to his position at AAC, Campbell was the lieutenant governor of Alaska, holding the