Which Democrat did Don Young defeat to win the vacant post in 1973?
Emil Notti
Nick Begich
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John Kerry
Answer
In 1973, Don Young, a Republican, defeated Emil Notti, a Democrat, to win the vacant post of Alaska's at-large congressional seat. This was Young's first election to Congress, and he has held the seat ever since. Young is the longest-serving member of Congress in history.
Don Young: The Legacy of an American Politician
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