{"id":30573,"date":"2025-10-19T14:09:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=30573"},"modified":"2025-10-19T14:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:09:50","slug":"trump-ally-mike-dunleavy-reportedly-eyeing-senate-run-against-lisa-murkowski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=30573","title":{"rendered":"Trump Ally Mike Dunleavy Reportedly Eyeing Senate Run Against Lisa Murkowski"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new political clash may soon emerge in Alaska as Governor Mike Dunleavy\u2014a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump\u2014is reportedly preparing to run for the U.S. Senate in 2028.<\/p><div class=\"ijogp69fec4cf75035\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ijogp69fec4cf75035 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ijogp69fec4cf75035 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ijogp69fec4cf75035 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ijogp69fec4cf75035 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ijogp69fec4cf75035 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CIL6mIu4sJADFSnzEQgdzh4Z2w\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/usaunfiltered24.com\/usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to multiple sources close to the governor, Dunleavy has quietly begun laying the groundwork for a campaign to challenge incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Republican who has frequently broken ranks with Trump and his supporters.<\/p>\n<p>If confirmed, the matchup would pit two of Alaska\u2019s most influential political figures against each other in what could become one of the most closely watched Republican primaries in the country.<\/p>\n<p>A Longtime Trump Ally Steps Forward<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CIvNmYu4sJADFTDwEQgdL4QDkw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/usaunfiltered24.com\/usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reports first surfaced this week from Fox News, citing insiders who claim Dunleavy has discussed a possible Senate bid with close advisers and national political allies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div id=\"usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s not quitting his term early,\u201d said one senior aide familiar with the governor\u2019s thinking. \u201cHe intends to serve out his time as governor and then run when his term is done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dunleavy, first elected governor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, has remained one of Trump\u2019s most loyal state executives since endorsing him in 2016\u2014becoming only the second sitting governor at the time to do so.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-11\">\n<div id=\"usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CIetmYu4sJADFT3zEQgd4YgzoQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/usaunfiltered24.com\/usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump and Governor Dunleavy have maintained a strong relationship,\u201d the source continued. \u201cTrump has spoken with him about running and believes he\u2019d make an excellent senator for Alaska.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-12\">\n<div id=\"usaunfiltered24.com_responsive_3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A Stark Contrast to Murkowski<\/p>\n<p>If Dunleavy enters the race, his biggest obstacle\u2014and rival\u2014would be Lisa Murkowski, who has held her Senate seat since 2002. Over her two-decade tenure, Murkowski has cultivated a reputation as a centrist Republican, often crossing party lines on key issues such as abortion rights, energy policy, and judicial appointments.<\/p>\n<p>Her most public break with Trump came in 2021, when she voted to convict him during his second impeachment trial. Trump, in turn, vowed to oppose her re-election and endorsed Kelly Tshibaka, a former state official, during the 2022 GOP primary.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Trump\u2019s efforts, Murkowski narrowly defeated Tshibaka in Alaska\u2019s ranked-choice voting system, securing another six-year term.<\/p>\n<p>Political observers say Dunleavy would represent a more serious threat to Murkowski than Tshibaka ever did, given his statewide popularity and executive experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDunleavy is not a fringe figure\u2014he\u2019s the sitting governor,\u201d said political analyst James Calder of the University of Alaska. \u201cHe has name recognition, proven fundraising power, and a base that overlaps heavily with Trump\u2019s supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Governor Known for Results, Not Headlines<\/p>\n<p>Those who have worked closely with Dunleavy describe him as a quiet, results-driven leader who avoids the national spotlight but commands loyalty at home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s not the type who enjoys political theater,\u201d said a former aide who worked with Dunleavy in Juneau. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t go to D.C. cocktail parties or chase cameras. He focuses on what gets done for Alaska.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That low-key approach has earned him both respect and criticism. Supporters see it as a sign of humility and focus, while detractors argue it makes him less visible on the national stage.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Dunleavy\u2019s record in office has been marked by ambitious policies\u2014particularly his efforts to expand Alaska\u2019s energy sector, cut state spending, and defend the state\u2019s oil and gas industries against federal regulation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s about Alaskans first,\u201d said one campaign strategist. \u201cHe\u2019s conservative, pragmatic, and loyal to the people who put him in office.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Learning from the Palin Precedent<\/p>\n<p>One factor shaping Dunleavy\u2019s cautious approach to timing is the legacy of Sarah Palin, Alaska\u2019s former governor who resigned in 2009 to pursue national ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe never recovered from leaving office early,\u201d one adviser remarked. \u201cGovernor Dunleavy doesn\u2019t want to make that mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Instead, Dunleavy intends to complete his second term before turning his attention to Washington. Sources say he views the Senate not as a personal promotion but as a necessary next step to advance Alaska\u2019s interests on the federal level.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s made it clear\u2014he loves Alaska more than politics,\u201d said a confidant. \u201cBut he also understands that many of the state\u2019s biggest challenges are decided in Washington, not Juneau.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s Influence and a Growing Alliance<\/p>\n<p>Dunleavy\u2019s alliance with Trump has remained strong throughout both of their political careers. He was among the first governors to visit the Trump White House regularly, even despite the 3,500-mile distance between Juneau and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>In August, Dunleavy also attended Trump\u2019s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage\u2014a rare diplomatic event held on U.S. soil that underscored Alaska\u2019s strategic geopolitical role.<\/p>\n<p>While details of the meeting remain confidential, sources close to the governor say the event highlighted his position as Trump\u2019s most trusted ally in the Arctic region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTrump sees Alaska as vital to America\u2019s defense and energy independence,\u201d said one insider. \u201cHe believes Dunleavy is the man to represent that mission in the Senate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Difficult State for Governors Turned Senators<\/p>\n<p>If Dunleavy launches a Senate campaign, he would enter a long line of Alaskan governors who faced mixed results in pursuing national office.<\/p>\n<p>The last governor to win re-election in Alaska was Jay Hammond in 1978, and none since have managed to parlay state success into a major federal position.<\/p>\n<p>Former Governor Sean Parnell, who took office after Palin\u2019s resignation, failed to win re-election in 2014. Palin herself attempted a political comeback in 2022 but lost a special election for Alaska\u2019s lone House seat to Democrat Mary Peltola.<\/p>\n<p>Political historian Eleanor Markham notes that Alaska\u2019s independent-minded electorate often resists long-term incumbency and tends to favor candidates with strong local ties over national figures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlaskans are unpredictable,\u201d Markham said. \u201cThey don\u2019t like outsiders telling them who to vote for\u2014even if that outsider is Donald Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Potentially Explosive Primary<\/p>\n<p>If Dunleavy enters the Senate race, Alaska could see a highly charged Republican primary that tests the balance between the Trump-aligned populist wing of the party and its moderate establishment base.<\/p>\n<p>Murkowski, now in her early 60s, has yet to confirm whether she plans to run for another term. Her office has declined to comment on the rumors surrounding Dunleavy\u2019s potential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Trump\u2019s political action committee is reportedly preparing to throw its full support behind Dunleavy if he announces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis could be the race that defines the future of the Republican Party in Alaska,\u201d said analyst James Calder. \u201cMurkowski represents the old guard\u2014Dunleavy represents the new one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eyes on 2028<\/p>\n<p>For now, Dunleavy has given no public indication of his plans beyond finishing his term. When asked recently about his political future, he deflected with characteristic humor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m still trying to shovel my driveway,\u201d he said with a laugh. \u201cLet\u2019s get through this winter first.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes, however, campaign strategists are already discussing potential donors, early staffing, and policy messaging centered on energy independence, border security, and protecting Alaska\u2019s economic sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not Dunleavy officially enters the race, his potential candidacy signals a new phase in the post-Trump Republican landscape\u2014one where state leaders, not just senators and congressmen, could redefine the party\u2019s future direction.<\/p>\n<p>As one GOP insider put it:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf Dunleavy runs, it won\u2019t just be a Senate campaign\u2014it\u2019ll be a statement about where the Republican Party is heading.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new political clash may soon emerge in Alaska as Governor Mike Dunleavy\u2014a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump\u2014is reportedly preparing to run for the U.S. Senate in 2028. 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