Mitt Romney understands the importance of Alaska as a leader in our country's energy production and I look forward to working with him on such an important economic and national security matter.

She failed the bar exam four times before passing it in 1987 when Lisa Murkowski became a member of the Alaska Bar Association. S. On Dec.

Born in Ketchikan Lisa Murkowski is the daughter of former United States Senator and Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski. Lisa Ann Murkowski (born May 22 1957) is the senior United States Senator from the State of Alaska and a member of the Republican Party. Since winning re-election her voting record has become more moderate when compared to her previous years in the Senate.