Murkowski Endorses Democrat for Alaska Governor

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in Alaska on Tuesday, urging voters across party lines to consider him and his running mate, independent Anchorage Assembly member Zac Johnson. Murkowski said Alaska needs leaders able to work across political divisions and focus on the state’s fiscal future, energy costs and economic growth. She described Kreiss-Tomkins as willing to listen to different perspectives and seek common ground. The senator encouraged Republicans, independents and Democrats to consider the ticket. Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state lawmaker, welcomed the endorsement and said his campaign would work with the state legislature, Alaska’s congressional delegation, industry and communities. The contest is to replace Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who is term-limited. Kreiss-Tomkins is running against three Republicans: Bernadette Wilson, former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson and former state Attorney General Treg Taylor. President Donald Trump endorsed Wilson earlier in October. The race has drawn attention as a four-candidate contest, but Murkowski’s endorsement does not determine the election outcome. Wilson...