Fox News is reporting that Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy may challenge US Sen. Lisa Murkowski in 2028, citing only an unnamed source said to be someone who “once worked with Dunleavy.”
Dunleavy, whose second term as governor runs through 2026, would be 67 years old by the time of the 2028 general election. Murkowski, first appointed to the Senate in 2002, would be 71.
If elected to another six-year term, Murkowski would be 77 years old by its conclusion in January 2035. Dunleavy, if elected, would be 73 by the end of what would be his first Senate term. The ages of both politicians have fueled skepticism among political observers about whether either can count on long-term tenure in Washington.
The average age of senators in the US Senate is 64.7, but the average age of newly elected senators is 53.9.
Through a spokesman, Dunleavy responded cautiously to the Fox News report:
“Governor Dunleavy is focused on moving Alaska forward during the remainder of his second term by growing our economy through natural resource development, reforming public education and making Alaska an even better place to live and raise a family.”
The governor’s statement avoided confirming or denying the possibility of a Senate run. Morning Consult, a polling and survey firm that routinely measures the approval rating of governors, gave Dunleavy a net 18 positive approval rating in June. Alaska Survey Research polling shows Murkowski now has a negative rating, with 60% now viewing her unfavorably.
On national social media, speculation about a potential matchup spread quickly, with influencers treating the report as credible. But some Alaskans express doubt, noting that this is not a rumor in Alaska, but looks like a rumor mill operation with an unknown intent.
Murkowski’s political trajectory may be headed in another direction. In Alaska, speculation persists that she could run for governor in 2026, potentially closing her long career in elected office with a return to Juneau for four years, maybe with Mary Peltola as her running mate.
Still, with two years left in Dunleavy’s term and Murkowski’s seat not on the ballot until 2028, the political landscape could shift considerably before either makes a decision. For now, we rate this rumor as “highly speculative.”
Lisa is useless . . . . she should just go away.
Let’s hope that by the time 2028 comes around, a smart, clear-thinking Republican – the opposite of Dunleavy – will emerge to form a viable contest, as opposed to a no-win scenario of Princess Lisa vs. Stumblebum Not-Tall-Enough Dumbleavy.
That would certainly be best. She should valiantly seize the opportunity to fade, fade, fade away.
I’ve proudly never voted for that creature. THE worst senator in both Alaska and US history.
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I’d enthusiastically support Dunleavy against Murkowski. So I’m on board with it.
Go Mike, time to end princesses reign.
But that’s not until 2028. Dunleavy could be President by that time.
President of what?
Not of the USA.
Yes, President of the USA.
Trump will put Dunleavy into a cabinet post in early 2027. Dunleavy could become very popular in the Lower 48. The 6’8″, smooth talking, antithesis of Sarah Palin. And Dunleavy is actually more handsome than Gavin Newsom. A twice elected governor of Alaska will become a big deal.
Hopefully, Nancy and I will still be alive and living in our third or fourth retirement mansions by then. Lisa already has dibs on our luxury retirement home in Palm Desert.
Lisa is already trying to get rid of dear old mom and dad. If she can get ahold of both of our POAs, she won’t even run again. I think her House Husband has had enough and wants to just relax
Verne’s never worked one hard day in his life. A complete slacker. But to the younger gals, his Bermuda shorts, an Aloha shirt, and some slip on sandals are still impressive. Lisa is the dough-maker of the family and that’s always been the way he likes it. An easy life!
Ah, yes–two bottom-of-the-barrel candidates. Throw in the party hacks that the Democrats will field and we’ll certainly have something to grouse about!
I am not overly impressed with the ever-cautious, leading-from-behind Governor Stands Small. But he would have to be almost infinitely better as senator than Princess Lisa, Queen of the RINOs.
Heck, a rotten egg salad sandwich would be a much better senator than Princess Lisa.
By the way, given her current physical emaciation, by the time she is 77, Princess Lisa is almost certainly going t be certified Halloween decoration material.
Murkowski is a big disappointment generally. But Dunleavy would be an order of magnitude worse.
Apparently, Lisa didn’t bring home enough free bacon to GS……another worthless government drone.
You’ve got your wires crossed.
Every effort must be assembled and executed to keep Murkowski from ever holding any office now or in the future.
She is a purely dishonest person.
She deserves our unmitigated plan to being flushed down the sewer.
Worthless vs Worthless…
Dumb and dumber? 🙃
You couldn’t have it more clear minded.
Worthless vs Grossly Worthless
Amen hallelujah anyone but Murkowski. Hopefully she takes her bedroll and retreats to another state. I don’t think life will be pleasant around here for her after we fire her.
One, she’s a woman. Two, she has a conscience. Three, she”s won’t be submissive to males. It’s no wonder you despise her.
Oh no, here ya go again Dog.
You sound rather sexist, sir.
Oh snort! Thanks for the laugh WTD.
Since when is “being a woman” a qualification that gurantees you a government job? FYI about half the people in this country are women (and a bunch are pretending to be one).
“She won’t be submissive to males” Where do you come up with this stuff? Remember the picture of Lisa backed against the wall, cowering before Diane Feinstein’s finger shake……
As for her conscience, she staunchly supports Planned Parenthood, which murders babies….just saying!
Thanks for chipping in, Whidbey. I knew I could count on at least one other girly-man to opine on her behalf. Mike Dunleavy is too much man for either you or myself.
How can you say that, if you can’t be sure what a,woman is? You some sort of biologist, Pooch??
I have seen people have convulsions at the mention of her name.
If a German Shepherd was running against these two, I’d vote for the German Shepherd.
If this happens voters will once again have to make the choice of the lesser of two evils! I hate the Uniparty!
Weevils, the lesser of two weevils
Chuck you too got it in a bulls eye !
You are soooo right 🙁
Not sure how much an upgrade he’d be.
But if it gets princess out of office…
If he did run, He’ll Win.
Governor Dunleavy is Sen. Murkowski’s equal and they have the same collegues and friends. The part that will clench it is He is a born a man in a state that is more male friendly.
How “perceptive,” Tina, Dunleavy, Murkowski’s equal! What an indictment. The GOP has to put up somebody who has more kick than stumble.
Our Governor has been quite regarding ranked choice voting (RCV). If he decides to run against her it will be interesting if his passive attitude to RCV comes back to haunt him. I was always disappointed he did not get behind the attempts to rid our state of the RCV con.
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not so quiet.
Murkowski’s criminal financial entanglements with Kawerak and Bering Straits Native Corporation will lead to her demise. It’s unacceptable for a person in her position to orchestrate bribery and grift.
No, its clearly over for Murk, toast, tail lights down the road, gone with the wind. Over. You either align with whats coming or step aside.