United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2010
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The 2010 congressional election in Alaska will be held on November 2, 2010 to determine who will represent the state of Alaska in the United States House of Representatives. Alaska has one seat in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census.
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[edit] Background
Alaska's At-large congressional district covers the entire state, and has been represented by Republican Don Young since 1973. Due to recent controversies, Young was almost defeated in a primary by Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell. Polling showed by Democratic nominee Ethan Berkowitz leading Young up to the election. However, Young won by a margin of 16,000 votes.[1]
Outgoing State House Speaker John Harris has indicated a desire to run.[2]
[edit] Announced candidates
Don Young made an early announcement of his candidacy on June 29, 2009, apparently to quash rumors that he would not run again. .[3]
[edit] Polling
[edit] Potential Republican Primary
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Don Young | Sean Parnell | John Harris |
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| Research 2000 | December 15-17, 2008 | 33% | 27% | 11% |
[edit] General Election
| Poll Source | Dates Administered | Don Young | Ethan Berkowitz |
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| Research 2000 | December 15-17, 2008 | 49% | 46% |
[edit] References
- ^ [http://aprn.org/2009/06/29/young-wants-another-term-in-congress/ Young Wants Another Term in Congress Mon, June 29, 2009 Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC]
- ^ http://community.adn.com/adn/node/135453
- ^ Young Wants Another Term in Congress Mon, June 29, 2009 Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC(mp3 audio file)
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