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
Fred Brown (Alaska politician) Fred Brown (Alaska politician) Frederic Emil "Fred" Brown (July 9, 1943 – June 27, 2014) was an American attorney, electrical engineer, and politician. Fred Brown was born in Anchorage, Alaska on July 9, 1943. He moved with his family to Fairbanks, Alaska while still an infant, where he resided for the remainder of his life. Brown graduated from Lathrop High School. He then received his bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska and his master's degree from Stanford University, both in electrical engineering. In 1969, Brown received his law degree from Columbia University School of Law and practiced law in