Lisa Murkowski
Senator for AK
State: AK
Primary Date: TBD (typically mid-to-late August 2028)
Election Date: November 7, 2028
Goals:
1. Add more language to the Save Act to allow for Alaska voters’ concerns.
2. Get her to retire soon!
3. Primary her out!
General Voting Records
Lisa Murkowski:
Lisa Murkowski is widely viewed by conservatives as one of the worst RINOs in the Senate.
**Heritage Action lifetime score: only 34%** (among the lowest of any Republican senator).
- She has repeatedly voted with Democrats to block the SAVE Act / SAVE America Act (proof-of-citizenship + voter ID), joining Collins, McConnell, and Tillis to kill key amendments in 2026.
- She claims to support the “core tenets” of election integrity but opposes the actual bill, arguing it is too burdensome for rural Alaska, would effectively end online registration, and represents federal overreach into state election authority.
- Long track record of crossing party lines: voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment, frequently supports bipartisan deals, and prioritizes Alaska-specific carve-outs over national conservative priorities.
- **Result:** A consistent roadblock to key MAGA/conservative legislation and one of the clearest examples of a “Republican In Name Only.”
The Save Act – statements
Public statements:
On her “No” votes
Support for the goals, opposition to the text
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- In her July 17, 2026, Wall Street Journal op-ed titled “Why I’m Voting Against the SAVE America Act,” she wrote:
“While I support the bill’s core tenets—ensuring that only American citizens vote and requiring identification when voting—I remain opposed to it. Why? Because it would have serious negative effects in Alaska, and the current text doesn’t allow for the time and resources needed for proper implementation.”
- In her July 17, 2026, Wall Street Journal op-ed titled “Why I’m Voting Against the SAVE America Act,” she wrote:
Summary of her position:
She backs the principle of citizenship verification and voter ID, but says the specific language of the SAVE America Act is too rigid, poorly tailored for rural Alaska, and exceeds appropriate federal authority over state-run elections.
Real Simple Truth Review and Recommendations:
Core Position:
Supports the policies (proof of citizenship, voter ID).
Supports the policies (proof of citizenship, voter ID).
Barriers are pure math:
- The law would make it difficult for Alaska residents to vote, since many do not vote in person, and does not any special language to allow for just Alaska to vote without doing so in person.
Suggestions for Alaska Voter additions to the Save Act:
Lisa Murkowski’s main objections focus on rural/remote access (only six election offices in a vast state), the end of easy online registration, high travel costs, and insufficient implementation time. Here are practical, targeted fixes that preserve the bill’s core goals (proof of citizenship + voter ID) while making it workable for Alaska:1. Strongest / Most Effective Solutions
- Remote document submission option
Allow Alaska voters to submit proof-of-citizenship documents (passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, etc.) by secure mail, fax, or online upload to the state election office, combined with identity verification (e.g., last four of SSN + driver’s license number or similar).
This keeps the citizenship requirement without forcing every rural voter to travel hundreds of miles in person. - Mobile / temporary registration teams
Require or fund the state to operate temporary or mobile election offices in remote regions (bush villages, Native communities, islands) during a defined registration window. These teams could accept and verify documents on-site. - Alaska-specific acceptable documents
Explicitly add commonly available Alaska documents that prove citizenship or identity, such as:- Alaska Native tribal enrollment cards (with citizenship attestation)
- Certain Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) records tied to citizenship
- State-issued enhanced driver’s licenses or IDs that already meet federal standards
Proposed Paths vs. Concerns to get the Bill into Law:
1. Eliminate (“nuke”) the filibuster
How it works: Simple majority (51 votes including VP) changes Senate rules so bills pass with 51 votes.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Yes – removes the 60-vote barrier.
How it works: Simple majority (51 votes including VP) changes Senate rules so bills pass with 51 votes.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Yes – removes the 60-vote barrier.
2. Talking filibuster (Mike Lee approach)
How it works: Keep the bill on the floor indefinitely; force Democrats to hold the floor until they exhaust or concede.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Tries to wear down opposition without changing rules.
How it works: Keep the bill on the floor indefinitely; force Democrats to hold the floor until they exhaust or concede.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Tries to wear down opposition without changing rules.
3. Budget reconciliation
How it works: Package the bill (or key parts) as having a direct budgetary impact so it needs only 51 votes and cannot be filibustered.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Yes – bypasses the 60-vote threshold.
How it works: Package the bill (or key parts) as having a direct budgetary impact so it needs only 51 votes and cannot be filibustered.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Yes – bypasses the 60-vote threshold.
4. Attach to must-pass legislation (NDAA, FISA, appropriations, etc.)
How it works: Force a single up-or-down vote by linking it to funding or defense bills.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Creates political pressure but still requires 60 votes or risks killing the host bill.
Practical status: Tried multiple times in 2026; failed when four RINO Republican holdouts joined Democrats.
How it works: Force a single up-or-down vote by linking it to funding or defense bills.
Addresses Thune’s math concern?: Creates political pressure but still requires 60 votes or risks killing the host bill.
Practical status: Tried multiple times in 2026; failed when four RINO Republican holdouts joined Democrats.
Bottom line:
Thune and Friends treats the current vote counts as fixed facts. The alternative paths try to circumvent those exact obstacles. So far, repeated floor failures and parliamentarian rulings have aligned more closely with Thune’s description of the “facts on the ground.”
Thune and Friends treats the current vote counts as fixed facts. The alternative paths try to circumvent those exact obstacles. So far, repeated floor failures and parliamentarian rulings have aligned more closely with Thune’s description of the “facts on the ground.”
We should remove her from office because of her long standing performance as a RINO, but also consider adding more details to the Save Act bill for the state of Alaska to help them vote.
Contact Her
Here is some ways to contact her and tell Lisa Murkowski to get the Save Act Passed!
Phone Number DC: (202) 224-6665
Local Number: (907) 456-0233