Byron Mallott is a Republican running for lieutenant governor in Alaska . Mallott is the running mate to indepedent governor hopeful Brian Walker . Palin has long had a dispute with Alaska 's current governor , Democrat Brian Walker . Pallin 's approval numbers in her home state are low .
Byron Mallott is a Democrat running for lieutenant governor in Alaska . Mallott is the running mate to indepedent governor hopeful Brian Walker . Pallin has long had a dispute with Alaska 's current governor , Republican Sean Parnell . Palin 's approval numbers in her home state are low .