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Party: Republican

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Current Job / Position: Governor of Alaska

Web site(s):
http://palinforgovernor.com/aboutSarah.html

Biography

Personal

Birthdate: February 11, 1964 (Sandpoint, Idaho)

Hometown: Wasilla, Alaska

Spouse: Todd Palin

Children: Track Palin, Bristol Palin, Willow Palin, Piper Palin and Trig Palin

Education

  • Bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho in 1987
  • Wasilla High School in 1982

Experience

Public Service / Elected Offices:

  • Chair of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
  • Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) Natural Resources Committee
  • Two Terms as a Wasilla City Council Member
  • Two Terms as Mayor/Manager of Wasilla
  • Chair of the Alaska Conservation Commission
  • President of the Alaska Conference of Mayors
  • Lifetime Member of the NRA

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