Murkowski endorses Democrat for Alaska governor over Trump-backed Republican
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorsed Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for Alaska governor, passing over Bernadette Wilson, the Republican backed by President Trump.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, endorsed Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor on Tuesday. The Hill, NBC News and Fox News all reported it.
Fox News and NBC News report that President Trump has endorsed a Republican in the race. NBC identifies that candidate as Bernadette Wilson. NBC says the endorsement came a week before Election Day.
Kreiss-Tomkins is a former state lawmaker. The Hill reports he faces three Republican candidates.
The Hill reports Murkowski released a statement through the Kreiss-Tomkins campaign. In it, she praised his commitment to bipartisanship. She argued Alaska needs a governor willing to work with lawmakers from both parties.
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- The HillMurkowski backs Alaska Democrat for governorTue, Oct 27, 9:38 PM EDT
- NBC NewsGOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democratic candidate in Alaska governor’s raceTue, Oct 27, 11:27 PM EDT
- Fox NewsMurkowski snubs Trump-backed Alaska candidate, endorses Democrat for governorWed, Oct 28, 11:59 AM EDT
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- Tue, Oct 27, 11:35 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Murkowski endorses Democrat Kreiss-Tomkins for Alaska governor