Sarah and Todd Palin
Former U.S. Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her husband Todd take in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff series between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 26, 2013.Reuters/Brent Smith
  • The ex-husband of SarahPalin filed for divorce in 2019.

  • When Sarah was the vice presidential nominee, Todd didn't get a lot of attention.

  • Todd's father and stepmother are supporters of the opposing party.

Sarah Palin's ex- husband, Todd, made it through to the general election to represent Alaska in the US House of Representative.

In the November general election, his ex-wife will face off against both Republicans and Democrats. The winner will replace Don Young for the rest of his term.

Sarah Palin's opponent in the race for Alaska's sole seat in the House has been supported by the father and stepmother of her former husband.

Must Read Alaska reported that the day before the election, the day before the party, Jim and Todd's father and stepmother held a party in their backyard.

Todd didn't make a lot of headlines and avoided publicity after Sarah was tapped to be John McCain's running mate.

We know a lot about Todd.

He has five children with the former Alaska governor.

Sarah Palin family
Then-vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, far right, with her family at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 3, 2008.AP Photo/Ron Edmonds

According to the divorce filing, Todd wants shared custody of his five children with Sarah.

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According to reports, he was involved in his wife's political career when she was the governor of Alaska.

In this June 8, 2009, file photo, Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin arrive at a Republican congressional fundraiser in Washington. Court documents appear to show that the husband of former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is seeking a divorce. The papers, which provide only initials, were filed Friday by T.M.P. against S.L.P. Todd Palin's middle name is Mitchell and Sarah Palin's middle name is Louise. The documents say the couple married Aug. 29, 1988 — the same as the Palins. Birthdates for the two also correspond. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
In this June 8, 2009, file photo, Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband Todd Palin arrive at a Republican congressional fundraiser in Washington. Court documents appear to show that the husband of former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is seeking a divorce. The papers, which provide only initials, were filed Friday by T.M.P. against S.L.P. Todd Palin's middle name is Mitchell and Sarah Palin's middle name is Louise. The documents say the couple married Aug. 29, 1988 — the same as the Palins. Birthdates for the two also correspond. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)Associated Press

When her husband was governor of Alaska, he played a role in her political career, even though he wasn't as well-known as her. He communicated with other Alaskan political figures on government affairs.

Sarah Palin became governor of Alaska in 2006 and resigned before the end of her four year term in 2009.

In an interview with Newsweek, Todd's father said that he doesn't critique Sarah's speeches, even though he helps her prepare.

Todd was involved in an accident in 2016 that left him with a number of injuries.

Todd Palin holds his daughter Piper and then-Gov. Sarah Palin, right, talks to a friend during the start of the 2007 Iron Dog snowmachine race.AP Photo/Al Grillo

After winning the Iron Dog snowmobile race four times, Todd Palin was known for his snowmobile skills. Sarah tried to get her husband a reality TV show about his passion.

Todd had a snowmobile accident in 2016 that left him with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken shoulder blade, and a broken clavicle.

Sarah Palin canceled her appearance at a Trump event after her husband was injured in a snowmobiling accident.

Track was accused of breaking into his parents' home and attacking his father.

Track Palin sits with Willow and Trig Palin at the 2008 Republican National Convention.Getty/Justin Sullivan

Track was accused of breaking into his parents' home. Track was accused of attacking his father when Todd confronted him with a gun.

Track pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

A picture of her husband was posted on the social media site.

Todd and Sarah separated in 2019.

Vice-presidential nominee Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and husband Todd Palin walk out on stage during the election night rally at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on November 4, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona.David McNew/Getty Images

He filed for divorce from his wife. The divorce was finalized in 2020 after more than three decades of marriage.

They found it impossible to live together as husband and wife due to incompatibility of temperament, according to the complaint.

The initials SLP and TMP are used in the divorce complaint. Dates of birth that match the profiles of both Sarah and Todd are included in the details from the filing.

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