Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the Democratic candidate for governor of Alaska, in a bid to encourage voters to prioritize the state's future over party lines. Murkowski's support comes as Kreiss-Tomkins competes against several Republican candidates in a race rated as leaning Democrat. She has previously criticized the Dunleavy administration and is recognized for her cross-party voting in Congress.
Key facts
- Senator Lisa Murkowski endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor of Alaska.
- Kreiss-Tomkins is the only Democrat on Alaska's ranked choice ballot.
- The gubernatorial race is rated as 'leans Democrat' by the Cook Political Report.
- Murkowski has criticized the Dunleavy administration's handling of federal funding.
- Alaska uses a top-four primary system for elections.
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