Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is considering running for the U.S. House of Representatives seat left open by the sudden death of Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) while several candidates have already jumped into the race. Palin said on Newsmax that she would be “humbled and honored” to replace Young, who recently died at age 88. “We will see how this process goes in filling that seat—it would be an honor,” she added. A special primary will be held between 60 and 90 days after Young’s March 18 death, per Alaska law. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, decides on the date. He had a news conference scheduled on Tuesday. Alaska has a single seat in the House, which Young had held since 1973 prior to his passing. Nick Begich, a Republican who launched a challenge against Young, told news outlets he’s running in the special election. Christopher Constant, a Democrat who …
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