Trump endorses Palin in bid for Alaska’s sole House seat

By MARK THIESSEN
Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin picked up a prized endorsement from former President Donald Trump in her bid to fill the remainder of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young’s term. Trump backed Palin late Sunday in a statement from his political action committee. Trump said he was proud to give his endorsement. A total of 51 candidates signed up by the Friday deadline to run in the special primary. Candidates had until noon Monday to remove their names from consideration, and three did so by the deadline. Young died March 18 at age 88.