Lisa Murkowski

Republican. Trump won Alaska in 2024. On the November 7, 2028 ballot.

Age on Election Day 2028: 71; Born May 22, 1957.
Lean: R+6; Lean Republican. Statewide, 2025 Cook PVI.
In the Senate since: 2002; Took office December 20, 2002.
Approval: 46%; 43% disapprove. Morning Consult, April 1 to June 30, 2026.

The 2028 race

Cash on hand: $1,564,310

Cash: Federal Election Commission, October quarterly report. Reporting period ended September 30, 2026.

2028 plansHas not said whether she will run in 2028: “What I’m trying to do is not win elections. I am just trying to do the best that I can for Alaskans.” Alaska Public Media, August 4, 2025.

The filibuster

Ending the legislative filibuster: Opposes
A talking filibuster: Opposes

The senator’s own public position, from a recorded vote or a dated statement.

In the Senate

Chaired the Indian Affairs Committee, 119th Congress

Committees: Indian Affairs · Appropriations · Energy and Natural Resources · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

General-election outcomes

2022 vote share (ranked-choice final round): 53.70%
Victory margin: +7.40 pts

Last elected in 2022; no 2024 election for this officeholder.

Statewide. Valid votes; margin over the runner-up. Runner-up: Tshibaka, Kelly C.. Returns · Method. Reviewed November 5, 2026.

Scorecards, out of 100

Heritage Action (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 36
Club for Growth (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 50
Turning Point Action (lifetime) (opens in a new tab): 47
GOP Platform (2025) (opens in a new tab): 56
Progressive average: 22.6 (LCV 20, Progressive Punch 28, Stop Corruption Now 20)

Endorsements

2028 race so far

Opposed: Donald Trump.

None on record: Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.

2022 race

Backed the opponent: Donald Trump.

None on record: Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.