Lisa Murkowski's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Lisa Murkowski. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Lisa Murkowski is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the senior United States senator from Alaska, a position she has held since 2002. Notably, she is the first woman to represent Alaska in the Senate and is the Senate's second-most senior Republican woman. Following the death of Representative Don Young, Murkowski also became the dean of Alaska's congressional delegation, marking her as a prominent figure in Alaskan politics.
1980: Graduated from Georgetown University
In 1980, Lisa Murkowski earned a B.A. degree in economics from Georgetown University and represented Alaska as the Cherry Blossom Princess the same year.
1998: Elected to Alaska House
In 1998, Lisa Murkowski was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 18.
2000: Re-elected in Alaska House
In 2000, Lisa Murkowski was re-elected in the Alaska House.
2002: Won primary challenge
In 2002, Lisa Murkowski faced a conservative primary opponent and won by 56 votes.
2004: Won full term to the Senate
In 2004, Lisa Murkowski secured 48.6% of the vote to win a full term to the Senate.
2004: Won Senate election against Tony Knowles
In 2004, Lisa Murkowski won the Senate election against former Governor Tony Knowles after a close race.
November 17, 2010: Won Write-In Campaign
On November 17, 2010, Lisa Murkowski became only the second Senate candidate to win a write-in campaign.
2010: Lost Republican Primary
In 2010, Lisa Murkowski lost the Republican primary to Tea Party candidate Joe Miller but later won the general election as a write-in candidate.
2016: Re-elected to the Senate
In 2016, Lisa Murkowski was re-elected to the Senate after securing the Republican Party nomination.
2022: Reelected to Senate
In 2022, Lisa Murkowski was reelected to the Senate.
2022: Won Reelection
In 2022, Lisa Murkowski won reelection by beating Kelly Tshibaka.
