Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) won the Alaska Republican primary by just 304 votes, election officials said on Wednesday.

Young faced a strong challenge from Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who was endorsed by Gov. Sarah Palin (R), the Republican vice presidential nominee. Parnell is expected to ask for a recount.

Ethan Berkowitz won the Democratic primary in August. He defeated Diane Benson, a Tlingit woman.

Young is under federal investigation for his ties to lobbyists.

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