Senator Murkowski Soliciting Interest for Most Recently Vacated Seat on District Court of Alaska

Lisa Ann Murkowski (/ mərˈkaʊski / mər-KOW-skee; born May 22, 1957) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Alaska, having held the seat since 2002. She is the first woman to represent Alaska in the Senate and is the Senate's second-most senior Republican woman.

3 days ago · JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times — stunning for a congressional Republican who has faced his wrath before and yet remains unbowed by pressure to embrace his agenda.. Murkowski is a moderate with a history of bucking her party and Trump when she has felt it ...

3 days ago · Lisa Murkowski (born May 22, 1957, Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S.) is an American politician who was appointed as a Republican to the U.S. Senate from Alaska in 2002 and took office the following year. She was elected to that body in 2004.

Lisa Murkowski, Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator, is a third generation Alaskan proudly serving as the first Alaskan born senator. Murkowski was born in Ketchikan and raised in towns across the state, including Wrangell, Juneau, Fairbanks, and Anchorage.

5 days ago · 01.23.25 Senator Murkowski Releases Statement on Hegseth Nomination. Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement on her decision to vote against confirming Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense: “Since Mr. Hegseth’s nomination last November, I have met with him and carefully reviewed his writings, various reports, and other pertinent materials.

3 days ago · JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — In the early days of President Donald Trump's second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times — stunning for a ...

Dec 17, 2024 · Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) has always been an important moderate Republican and crucial swing vote in the Senate, but her profile is rising further with the retirement of centrist Sens. Joe...

Nov 24, 2022 · Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won re-election in Alaska, NBC News projected Wednesday, dealing former President Donald Trump another loss in what has largely been a miserable midterm cycle for...

I’ve had the honor and privilege of serving Alaska in the U.S. Senate since 2002. Every day, I use my seniority, clout, and bipartisan relationships to advance and secure policy victories that benefit our state.