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Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin spoke to former President Donald Trump before filing documents in run for Congress and Trump urged her to do so, two sources familiar with The conversation was reported to Fox News.
Palin announced Friday night, when she’s looking for a seat in the House of Representatives, left vacancy death of Rep. Don Young, who died before that year after service for 49 years old.
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“I understand that I have a very big shoes to be filled, and I plan to honor Rep. Young’s legacy by offering myself up in name of service to the state, which he loved and fought for because I share this passion for Alaska and USA of America,” Palin said. in statement posted to social media platforms.
February 26, 2015: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). in National Harbor, Maryland (AP)
Friday was last the day Palin could enter the race since it was the deadline for candidates to apply for Alaska primaries June 11th. 2008 Republican Party Vice Presidential nominee joins filled field containing more over 40 candidates competing for Young’s position for About half but century.
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results of primary elections will announced on June 26, and the top four finishers will advance to special elections on August 16, where winner will be chosen via rating voting, according to Anchorage Daily News.
Paul Steinhauser of Fox News and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.
