A new possibility to fill the seat emerged. The Republican Party advanced retired Palmer small business owner Vicki Wallner to replace Braund as one of three nominees.
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Walker chooses Sutton resident for Senate after Republicans reject top pick
Braund’s posts on Facebook contain potentially controversial material.
Senate Republicans reject Walker’s Senate pick, Kowalke
Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche said the rejection was based on Walker not following the traditional process.
Republican senators request local party suggestion to fill vacancy
They said in a letter to Walker that it would unfair to either confirm or reject Walker’s appointment of Randall Kowalke to replace Dunleavy.
Walker picks Mat-Su Assembly member Kowalke for state Senate
A majority of the 13 Republicans in the Senate must vote to support Kowalke before he can be seated.