Murkowski plans bid to lead Senate Republicans on Appropriations

Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 19:22 · Updated 19:25

Lisa Murkowski plans to seek the top Republican position on the Senate Appropriations Committee, a role held by Susan Collins, who lost reelection.

Murkowski plans to seek the ranking-member position on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The position would make Murkowski the committee’s leading Republican; Collins currently holds the chair, according to the reports.
Both reports connect Murkowski’s bid to Collins losing reelection; the Examiner says Murkowski could replace her next year.

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Key facts

Candidate: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
Position sought: Ranking member / top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee
Current chair: Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)
Reported timing: Next year, according to the Washington Examiner
Reason for potential opening: Collins lost reelection