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In a surprise move, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has endorsed the state's "unity" ticket rather than Republican Gov. Sean Parnell. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) — FILE

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Byron Mallott won Alaska's Democratic gubernatorial primary but trails Gov. Sean Parnell, a Republican, by a wide margin. Political strategists think he can win office with an independent candidate on the ticket. (Associated Press)

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FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2014, file photo, Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell gestures during a news conference in Juneau, Alaska. Gov. Parnell said Monday, July 6, 2014, he won’t use state resources to study the implications of legalizing marijuana unless voters approve a pot initiative this fall. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

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File - In this March 8, 2014 file photo, former Alaska Gov. and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin gestures to the crowd as she walks off-stage after addressing the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md. Palin defended as fair and commonsense the oil tax structure she championed while in office, a system that has been dismantled by state lawmakers and her successor, fellow Republican Sean Parnell. Palin also took a swipe at Parnell on Anchorage radio station KWHL Wednesday, May 7, 2014, when asked about Parnell's change in direction. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

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File - In this March 8, 2014 file photo, former Alaska Gov. and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin gestures to the crowd as she walks off-stage after addressing the Conservative Political Action Committee annual conference in National Harbor, Md. Palin defended as fair and commonsense the oil tax structure she championed while in office, a system that has been dismantled by state lawmakers and her successor, fellow Republican Sean Parnell. Palin also took a swipe at Parnell on Anchorage radio station KWHL Wednesday, May 7, 2014, when asked about Parnell's change in direction. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

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Gov. Sean Parnell speaks with Rep. Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage, following adjournment on Friday, April 25, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Members of Gov. Sean Parnell's administration address the House Finance Committee as the committee prepares to advance the governor's gas line bill on Friday, April 18, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Gov. Sean Parnell addresses reporters during a news conference on Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Topics discussed during the news conference included a Parnell appointee to the State Assessment Review Board who withdrew his name from consideration. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Gov. Sean Parnell addresses reporters during a news conference on Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Topics discussed during the news conference included a Parnell appointee to the State Assessment Review Board who withdrew his name from consideration. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Gov. Sean Parnell addresses reporters during a news conference on Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Topics discussed during the news conference included a Parnell appointee to the State Assessment Review Board who withdrew his name from consideration. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell gestures during a news conference he conducted on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Parnell says a per-pupil funding increase would be part of an overall education package he introduces. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell gestures during a news conference he conducted on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Parnell says a per-pupil funding increase would be part of an overall education package he introduces. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell delivers his State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at the state Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. Seated behind him are Senate President Charlie Huggins, R-Wasilla, left, and House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski. Parnell used the address to lay out plans to change Alaska's education system, including improving access to charter schools and boosting public school funding. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, right, is led into the House chamber for his State of the State speech by Rep. Bob Lynn, R-Anchorage, left, and Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Parnell used the address to lay out plans to change Alaska's education system, including improving access to charter schools and boosting public school funding. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell delivers his State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at the state Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. Seated behind him are Senate President Charlie Huggins, R-Wasilla, left, and House Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski. Parnell used the address to lay out plans to change Alaska's education system, including improving access to charter schools and boosting public school funding. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)