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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Maanvi Singh and agencies

Sarah Palin advances to November election for Alaska House seat

Sarah Palin gesturing while speaking as Donald Trump stands behind her, smiling
Palin was endorsed by Donald Trump for Alaska’s special election, the results of which are yet to be finalized. Photograph: Al Grillo/ZUMA Press Wire Service/REX/Shutterstock

Sarah Palin looks set to be on the ballot in November’s general election after the former governor of Alaska and ex vice-presidential candidate clinched one of four spots vying for a seat in the US House, according to the Associated Press.

Palin, who rose to fame more than a decade ago as John McCain’s running mate, advanced to the general election along with her two challengers, Nick Begich III, a tech millionaire backed by the Alaska Republican party, and Mary Peltola, a former state legislator and Democrat. It was too early to call the fourth spot.

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