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GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Democrat in Alaska gubernatorial race

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Carter, C. (2026, October 28). GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Democrat in Alaska gubernatorial race. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/4782244/lisa-murkowski-endorses-democrat-alaska-governor-race/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-28 · by Claire Carter

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat running for governor. In her email statement, she encouraged voters to put aside party differences and support Kreiss-Tomkins and his independent running mate, Zac Johnson. This endorsement is seen as significant because it could influence the outcome in what is otherwise a predominantly Republican state.
Written by AI on 2026-10-28, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

On October 28, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the Democratic candidate in Alaska’s gubernatorial race, over other Republican candidates including Trump-backed rival Bernadette Wilson. In her endorsement statement and subsequent interview with KTUU, Murkowski urged Alaskans to set aside partisan politics and support Kreiss-Tomkins due to his ability to work across party lines. Murkowski emphasized the need for a governor who can collaborate effectively with the state legislature to address Alaska’s fiscal challenges. This cross-party endorsement is seen as significant given that Kreiss-Tomkins is currently the only Democrat on Alaska's ranked choice ballot, which could influence the election outcome in favor of Democrats just weeks before Election Day. Republican candidate Wilson responded by criticizing Murkowski for supporting what she perceives as socialist policies aligned with Kreiss-Tomkins' agenda.

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📰 Murkowski Endorses Democrat In Alaska Race
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“The articles describe different political events in Alaska: one about Sen. Murkowski endorsing a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and another about allegations against Mary Peltola's Senate campaign.”
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Topics

Alaska Anchorage Democrat Democratic

Subjects

Alaska GPE · 1× Anchorage ORG · 1× Democrat NORP · 1× Democratic NORP · 1× JKT PERSON · 1× Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins PERSON · 1× Kreiss-Tomkins PERSON · 1× Lisa Murkowski PERSON · 1× Murkowski PERSON · 1× Zac Johnson PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Murkowski released an email statement in which she urged voters to set partisan politics aside and support Kreiss-Tomkins, colloquially known as JKT, and his running mate, Anchorage Assemblyman Zac Johnson, an independent.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-28
🔮 Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a cross-party backing that could move the needle for the only Democrat on Alaska’s ranked choice ballot.
2026-10-28 · Washington Examiner
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Democrat in Alaska gubernatorial race · mixed framing

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a cross-party backing that could move the needle for the only Democrat on Alaska’s ranked choice ballot. uncertain
that → endorse → ballot
Murkowski released an email statement in which she urged voters to set partisan politics aside and support Kreiss-Tomkins, colloquially known as JKT, and his running mate, Anchorage Assemblyman Zac Johnson, an independent. asserted
she → release → JKT
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