Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) endorsed Nikki Haley for president on Friday, becoming the first senator to publicly endorse the former South Carolina governor’s campaign.
“I am proud to support Governor Nikki Haley,” Murkowski said in a statement released by Haley’s campaign. “America needs someone with the right values, energy and judgment as its next president, and there is no better person to lead this campaign than she.”
“Nicki will be a strong leader and champion of Republican ideals as a president for all Americans.”
Murkowski, 66, has served in the Senate since 2002. She was one of seven Republican senators to vote guilty in former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. .
Haley, Trump’s last leading Republican rival, attacked the former president throughout the campaign, claiming the 77-year-old was too old to serve another term and that his “disruption” led to He warned that it would hurt his electoral chances. November ballot box.
The former South Carolina governor said he is “grateful” for Murkowski’s support.
“I am grateful for Sen. Murkowski’s support and leadership,” Haley, 52, said in a statement. “Sen. Murkowski is the best representative of Alaska. She is a trailblazer and has a strong independent voice who will not bow to the power of Washington.”
“As president, I will fight to make Alaskans, and all Americans, proud by restoring fiscal health, energy dominance, and limited government.”
The Alaska Republican presidential caucus will be held on Super Tuesday, March 5th, with primaries and caucuses held in 15 states.
Haley has yet to win a Republican primary or caucus.
Trump defeated Haley in Michigan’s Republican primary earlier this week, securing his sixth consecutive finish in first place.
According to , the former president has the support of more than 130 House Republicans and 32 Republican senators. hill.
Haley is supported only by Murkowski in the Senate and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina) in the House.
