US EditionAlaska Sen. Murkowski toys with bid for governor, defends vote supporting Trump’s tax breaks package
ALASKA, AUG 5 – Senator Murkowski, a centrist in a divided Congress, defended her vote for Trump’s tax and spending bill while considering a run for Alaska governor in an open race next year.
- On August 4, 2025, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke with the media at her office in Anchorage, addressing her political views and potential future ambitions.
- Her choice to back the recent tax and budget legislation championed by President Trump led to discontent among certain Republicans and progressive Alaskan residents, although she maintained that her vote was in the best interests of the people of Alaska.
- Murkowski described facing tough decisions on the bill, emphasizing her efforts to shield vulnerable Alaskans and shape the legislation to benefit the state to the greatest extent possible while opposing certain funding reductions.
- When asked about running for governor in 2026, Murkowski responded "sure" but stated she is not making any decisions and that her current job in the Senate remains her responsibility.
- With Alaska's Governor Mike Dunleavy termed out and seven Republicans already in the upcoming governor's race, Murkowski's comments suggest she is considering a run but remains officially undecided.
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Murkowski on Alaska Gubernatorial Bid: 'Sure'
Republican US Sen. Lisa Murkowski, speaking with Alaska reporters Monday, toyed with the idea of running for governor and defended her recent high-profile decision to vote in support of President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill, the AP reports. Murkowski, speaking from Anchorage, said "sure" when asked if she...
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