Alaska senator endorses Democrat in governor's race
The short version
- Senator Lisa Murkowski endorsed Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat, for governor of Alaska.
- Murkowski's endorsement comes despite President Trump endorsing Republican candidate Bernadette Wilson.
- Murkowski cited the need for bipartisanship and urged voters to set partisan politics aside.
- Trump criticized Murkowski, calling her a 'disgrace' and attacking Alaska's ranked choice voting system.
- The endorsement occurs in the context of Alaska's ranked choice voting, which has drawn scrutiny due to two candidates named Daniel Sullivan.
What we don’t know yet
- Who the running mate of Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is.
- The exact impact of Murkowski's endorsement on voter behavior.
- The full extent of the confusion among Alaska voters about the incumbent label on the ranked choice ballot.
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First reported by The Hill Trump calls Murkowski a ‘disgrace’ to Alaska, criticizes ranked choice voting
NewsNation Trump calls Murkowski ‘disgrace’ to Alaska, continues to criticize ranked-choice
Washington Examiner Trump worries Alaska voters ‘don’t know what incumbent means’ on ranked choice ballot
The Daily Wire GOP Senator Sticks Knife In Party’s Back With Stunning Pre-Election Endorsement
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- The Hill, centreMurkowski calls for ‘truth’ from Peltola amid ‘pattern of lies and coverups’
- Fox News, right-leaningMurkowski snubs Trump-backed Alaska candidate, endorses Democrat for governor
- The Guardian, left-leaningTrump and Vance rally for Republicans in final midterms push; Alaska’s Murkowski backs Democrat in governor’s race – live
- The Daily Wire, right-leaningGOP Senator Sticks Knife In Party’s Back With Stunning Pre-Election Endorsement
- Washington Examiner, right-leaningGOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Democrat in Alaska gubernatorial race
- The Hill, centreMurkowski backs Alaska Democrat for governor
- Washington Examiner, right-leaningTrump worries Alaska voters ‘don’t know what incumbent means’ on ranked choice ballot
- NewsNation, centreTrump calls Murkowski ‘disgrace’ to Alaska, continues to criticize ranked-choice
- The Hill, centreTrump calls Murkowski a ‘disgrace’ to Alaska, criticizes ranked choice voting