Palin family members at announcement of vice-presidential selection, 29 Aug 2008. From left to right: Todd, Piper, Willow, Bristol and Trig.

11th Governor of Alaska
Incumbent
Assumed office December 4, 2006
Lieutenant Sean Parnell
Preceded by Frank Murkowski
Chairperson, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
In office 2003 – 2004
Preceded by Camille Oechsli Taylor
Succeeded by John K. Norman