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Alaska lieutenant governor considers her political future

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2018, file photo, Alaska's new Lt. Gov. Valerie Davidson, right, looks on as Gov. Bill Walker addresses a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. Davidson, the state's new lieutenant governor and the first Alaska Native woman to hold higher office in Alaska, has fought for Alaska Native social issues for decades. Now 51, the Yup'ik from Southwest Alaska was an 18-year-old college student when she made national headlines in 1985. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File )

Davidson has long history of fighting for Native issues

By ALEX DeMARBAN - Associated Press

File - In this Aug. 20, 2018 file photo, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, left, and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott sign forms at the Division of Elections office in Anchorage, Alaska after the two men submitted signatures to get their ticket on the November general election ballot. The governor of Alaska says Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott has resigned over unspecified &quot;inappropriate comments.&quot; The move upends what was already a difficult re-election fight for Gov. Bill Walker. Mallott's decision was announced Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, shortly after Walker participated in a debate in Anchorage. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Lt. governor’s resignation sparks doubt in Alaska politics

By BECKY BOHRER - Associated Press