Just one day ahead of what is expected to be a massive memorial service at Anchorage Baptist Temple to honor the late U.S. Rep. Don Young, dozens of people are expected to file for office to fill his seat.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Just one day ahead of what is expected to be a massive memorial service at Anchorage Baptist Temple to honor the late Rep. Don Young — who died earlier this month after 49 years of serving as Alaska’s only representative in the U.S. House — dozens of people are expected to file for office to fill his seat.
Even Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor, told Fox News host Sean Hannity that she is considering entering the race. “I can still throw a pizza 20 feet in the air,” Lowenfels said in an interview after he filed to run on Wednesday.“The reason why I’m running is, first of all, because Don’s not here, but second because I think I can carry on his legacy,” Lowenfels said. “The purpose of the Alaska congressman is to make sure that Alaskan’s interests and Alaska’s interests are not forgotten.”Begich had previously filed to run for the U.S. House seat before Young died.
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