US EditionMurkowski says she has thought about switching to Democratic caucus
ALASKA, JUN 24 – Senator Murkowski says she may caucus with Democrats or become independent to advance Alaska's interests amid a potential Senate power shift after the 2026 midterms.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said on Monday she is leaving all options open for her political future, including possibly leaving the Republican Party or caucusing with Democrats.
- Her openness follows questions about a 50-50 Senate split next year if Democrats gain three seats and whether she might caucus with them to advance Alaskans' interests.
- Murkowski, who has served since 2002 and has clashed with Trump, emphasized she disagrees with some policies in both parties and focuses on helping her constituents rather than partisan politics.
- She acknowledged that such a possibility exists and indicated a willingness to consider alternatives to the current political alignment, while avoiding a clear response about changing party affiliation.
- This stance could influence Senate control after the 2026 elections, where 33 seats are contested, reflecting ongoing shifts in Senate alignment and partisan dynamics.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R‑Alaska) said Monday that she’s open to leaving the Republican Party and possibly becoming an independent, even caucusing with Senate Democrats. She made the remarks while promoting her upcoming memoir and emphasized she’s exploring “something different than the status quo.” Murkowski described the scenario as “supremely hypothetical”, but admitted “there may be that […]
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Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) appeared to indicate that she would be open to caucusing and voting with Democrats should the party retake the Senate in next year’s midterm elections. Murkowski — a long time critic of President Trump who has voted with Democrats on a number of key issues — was asked about the possibility during a recent appearance on the “GD Politics” podcast. “Say Democrats win three seats in the next midterm election in the Sena…
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