Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin refers to her husband Todd as Alaska's "first dude," while he is technically the state's first gentleman. The union member, oil man and part Eskimo has stood by her as she ran for mayor, governor and now VP. The pair married in 1988.

Since the announcement of Sarah Palin as John McCain's vice-presidential candidate, he's cropped his goatee, been to campaign rallies, showed his support at the RNC and goes to rallies with assorted Palin kids. Check back for more photos.

Click through the slideshow, updated Sept 15:

Todd Palin' s interview with Greta Van Susteren
Todd Palin 's wikipedia page.

Todd Palin on buzzfeed
Todd Palin 's bio on a governor site

Read how Todd Palin refused to testify in Troopergate

PLUS:
See Track Palin photos

Some Bristol Palin photos

See Levi Johnston photos

See Levi Johnston's tattoo

See Willow Palin photos

See Piper Palin photos from the RNC

See Willow Palin photos