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2008 Candidate Profile: Palin

Governor Sarah Heath Palin (AK)

DOB: 02/11/1964

Politial Experience:

• Governor, Alaska, 2006-present
• Former President, Alaska Conference of Mayors
• Former Mayor/Manager, Wasilla City
• Former Council Member, Wasilla City Council.

Party Affiliation: Republican

Spouse: Todd Palin
Children: Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper, Trig

Education: 

BA, Communications/Journalism, University of Idaho, 1987

Other:

• A life member of the National Rifle Association
• Is a gun owner (pending confirmation) and enjoys shooting
• Added Alaska to the majority of states (30) that signed a legal brief supporting Heller's challenge to the D.C. gun-ban
• Grew up hunting moose and other big game
• "We hunt as much as we can, and I'm proud to say our freezer is full of wild game we harvested here in Alaska."

A Message from NSSF President, Steve Sanetti

2008 Election
Action Items for Sportsmen:

Get Registered
Exercise your constitutional rights. Register to vote.

Be Informed
Learn where candidates stand on hunting, shooting and your firearm freedoms.

Cast Absentee Ballots
Going to be out of town on a hunting trip or on business Nov. 4? Learn how to apply for an absentee ballot in your state.

Mobilize
Share your knowledge of the candidates and their views on hunting issues and firearm freedoms with fellow sportsmen and sportswomen.

Make the Choice
On Election Day, choose the candidate you feel confident will protect your hunting and shooting heritage and firearm freedoms.