More than 48 candidates are vying to replace late House Rep. Don Young in an open primary being done all by mail for the first time in Alaska’s history. A few notable names on the ballot include former vice presidential nominee and Alaska governor Sarah Palin and a man named Santa Clause who is currently the mayor of the North Pole. NBC’s Josh Lederman reports for Saturday TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY #news #politics #Alaska #SarahPalin #SantaClause