Byron Mallott is a Republican running for lieutenant governor in Alaska . Mallott is the running mate to indepedent governor hopeful Brian Walker . And it 's unclear whether Palin 's endorsement will help Walker : 54 percent of likely voters have an unfavorable view of the former governor , according to a survey from Public Policy Polling last month , a number which has steadily increased ever since she abruptly stepped down five years ago . 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 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 .