The 2010 Alaska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2010, with incumbent Republican Governor Sean Parnell seeking election to a full term after succeeding Sarah Palin in 2009. Parnell defeated Democratic nominee Ethan Berkowitz, winning 59.06% of the vote to Berkowitz’s 37.89%. The victory secured Parnell’s first full term and maintained Republican control of the governor’s office in Alaska.