Gov Sean Parnell wins Republican gubernatorial primary in Alaska
By Becky Bohrer, APWednesday, August 25, 2010
Parnell wins GOP gubernatorial primary in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, who inherited the job from Sarah Palin and was credited with restoring calm after her tumultuous tenure, has won the GOP gubernatorial primary.
In winning Tuesday, Parnell had to fend off criticism that he’s not bold enough to lead the state.
Parnell beat a field of challengers that included former legislator Ralph Samuels and Bill Walker, an Anchorage attorney who mounted an aggressive campaign funded with hundreds of thousands of his own dollars.
During his first year in office, Parnell won praise from some for restoring calm to state government after Palin quit last summer, and has scored some legislative wins in advancing his agenda.
In November, Parnell will face either state Sen. Hollis French or Ethan Berkowitz, a Democrat whose primary campaign was focused in part on attacking Parnell.
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