2010Final results
2010 election for Alaska Governor
Governor · Alaska
Sean Parnell (R) won with 59.3% of the vote, defeating Ethan Berkowitz (D) by 21.5 points.
Sean ParnellRepublican · winner
59.3%151,318
Ethan BerkowitzDemocrat
37.8%96,519
Don WrightIndependent
1.9%4,775
Billy ToienLibertarian
1.1%2,682
255,294 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2010
Races before and after
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The candidates
Sean Parnell (R)Ethan Berkowitz (D)
Also on the ballot: Don Wright (Independent), 1.9%; Billy Toien (Libertarian), 1.1%