Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator, author, and reality television personality who served as the ninth governor of Alaska from 2006 until her resignation in 2009. She was the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee alongside U.S. Senator John McCain.
Palin in 2021
Palin visits soldiers of the Alaska National Guard, July 24, 2007
Palin in Germany, July 2007
Palin visiting Ketchikan during her gubernatorial campaign, 2006
Governorship of Sarah Palin
In 2006, Sarah Palin was elected governor of Alaska. Running on a clean-government platform, Palin defeated incumbent Governor Frank Murkowski in the Republican gubernatorial primary election in August. She then went on to win the general election in November, defeating former Governor Tony Knowles 48.3% to 40.9%. Her running mate was State Senator Sean Parnell.
Governorship of Sarah Palin
Palin with Lt. Governor Sean Parnell
Wolf with Radio Collar
A polar bear