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Previewing the first top-four congressional primary in U.S. history

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The first-ever top-four congressional primary is on June 11 in Alaska

A special election for Alaska’s At-Large Congressional District in the U.S. House will take place in 2022. Former incumbent Rep. Don Young (R) died on March 18, 2022.

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Some of Alaska’s 48 US House candidates are millionaires. Another is paying off student loans

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Al Gross, an orthopedic surgeon running for U.S. House in Alaska as an independent, owns a rental property in California and part of an office building in Juneau.

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Sarah Palin faces formidable opponent in Congress run: Santa Claus

The bearded city council member in North Pole, Alaska, backs Bernie and champions child welfare. Could his new workshop be in Washington?

The Guardian - US

Palin a "relic of the past" in new GOP

Palin's congressional run is "generating a media buzz that may be out of proportion to her ability to win"

Salon

Alaska's lone U.S. House seat will be vacant until September. What happens in the meantime?

In the weeks since the sudden death of U.S. Rep. Don Young, the state has announced a special election to replace the 49-year congressman, and 48 candidates are running to replace him. But what happens until a successor is elected and sworn in?

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Palin on serving in Congress: 'It would be all about Alaska'

Sarah Palin says she’s serious about her campaign for the U.S. House, telling The Associated Press that her unique place in American politics would put her in a stronger position representing Alaska in Washington

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Can Sarah Palin trump Santa Claus? Her eclectic rivals weigh in on her run for Congress

The late Don Young first won against a dead Democrat, but his own death has opened race for first time in half a century, writes Andrew Buncombe

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Can Sarah Palin beat the real-life Santa Claus in battle for Alaska?

The late Don Young first won against a dead Democrat, but his own death has opened race for first time in half a century, writes Andrew Buncombe

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Can Sarah Palin beat the real-life Santa Claus in battle for Alaska?

The late Don Young first won against a dead Democrat, but his own death has opened race for first time in half a century, writes Andrew Buncombe

The Independent UK

Mark Z. Barabak: Sarah Palin quit as Alaska governor. Now she wants to be relevant again

Alaska has a tradition of electing members of Congress and keeping them in Washington for a long time. A very long time. Like somewhere between 40 and 50 years.

Los Angeles Times

As some question her commitment, Palin says she’s never left Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Juanita Cassellius wanted Sarah Palin’s help. But she couldn’t figure out how to find her.

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GOP Rep. Brian Mast Selected As Co-Chair of Congressional Cannabis Caucus

On Friday, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) was selected by the Congressional Cannabis Caucus (CCC) to serve as co-chair of the panel, replacing the late Rep. Don Young (R-AK).

Benzinga

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 17 (April 7, 2022)

In this issue: 48 candidates running in Alaska’s special U.S. House election and a rundown of recent Senate forums in Pennsylvania

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Palin calls media jackals in first interview announcing new run for office

The former Republican vice presidential nominee is running for the US House in Alaska

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Trump endorses Palin in bid for Alaska's sole House seat

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has picked up a prized endorsement in her bid in an extremely crowded field to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young

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Donald Trump attacks John McCain again while endorsing Sarah Palin’s bid for Congress

The former Alaska governor was one of the first conservative figures to throw her support behind Donald Trump in 2016

The Guardian - US

Trump endorses Sarah Palin for Alaska US House seat

The death of Don Young left an Alaska House seat vacant and the former governor announced her run on Friday

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Donald Trump encouraged Sarah Palin to run for Congress, report says

Large field of candidates vying to replace late US Representative Don Young, who died earlier this year

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Nikki Haley weighs in on Sarah Palin’s congressional run

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Count Nikki Haley as a Sarah Palin supporter.

The Independent UK

Alaska's leadership lauds late congressman at memorial

Members of Alaska’s political leadership lauded the late U.S. Rep. Don Young Saturday at a public memorial to celebrate his life

Salon

Palin running for Congress

"America is at a tipping point," Palin said in a statement released on her Twitter account announcing her candidacy.

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At the deadline, Palin joins more than 50 candidates in special Alaska US House election

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — As the filing deadline approached Friday to run in the special election to fill Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat, the field got crowded, with current and former lawmakers, former Gov. Sarah Palin and others jumping in.

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Sarah Palin announces run for US Congress in Alaska

The former governor says she will ‘combat the left’s socialist, big-government, America-last agenda’

The Independent UK

Palin files paperwork to run in Alaska US House race

Sarah Palin has filed paperwork to join a field of at least 40 candidates vying for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat

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