Former Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday her intent to run for the seat of the late Alaska Representative Don Young.

Palin had told NewsMax on March 22 that she would run for Young’s seat “in a heartbeat” if she were asked to.

Young, 88, passed away on March 18, 2022 after having served Alaska in Congress for 49 years. Young was traveling on a flight from L.A. to Seattle when he lost consciousness. He passed away shortly thereafter. “Don’s legacy as a fighter for our state will live on, as will his fundamental goodness and his honor” a statement from his office read.