Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) isn’t happy with James O’Keefe, but lady, someone was bound to do this. The Alaska Republican is one of those solid ‘no’ votes on the SAVE America Act, despite having supported many of its provisions in the past. The ‘it’s a one-size-fits-all’ criticism doesn’t pass the smell test. If anything, election integrity measures are one area where this would make sense. O’Keefe’s video blew that all up: he went into a polling center, said he left his ID in the car, asked if he could vote without it, and the election worker obliged. He then got Murkowski’s brother’s ballot.
On Election Day in Anchorage, Alaska, I entered a polling location and gave election workers the name Brian Murkowski, Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s brother. I repeatedly told them I did not have identification and asked whether Brian could still vote.
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) August 20, 2026
After finding Brian Murkowski’s…
BREAKING NEWS: O'Keefe Offered Senator Lisa Murkowski's Brother Ballot at Alaskan Polling Location With No ID Required
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) August 20, 2026
Anchorage Polling Worker Also Offers Lisa Murkowski’s State Director, Karina Waller's Ballot Without ID on August 18th, Primary Election Day
Murkowski Opposes… pic.twitter.com/ewC7LdTM9R
On Election Day in Anchorage, Alaska, I entered a polling location and gave election workers the name Brian Murkowski, Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s brother. I repeatedly told them I did not have identification and asked whether Brian could still vote.
After finding Brian Murkowski’s name on the voter rolls, election workers told me I could vote without presenting ID and offered me a question ballot, telling me it was “Absolutely possible” to vote without ID and later, “You can vote if you’d like to.”
Under Title 15 of the Alaska Statutes, a question ballot can be issued when a voter cannot provide sufficient identification. The voter fills out the ballot in the same manner as other voters, but the ballot is placed in an envelope and subject to further review. When the ballot box is opened, the envelope is segregated, counted, compared with the voting list, and delivered to the election officials responsible for reviewing the ballot.
I did NOT check in as Brian Murkowski, cast a ballot, or sign his name. We documented what happened when I gave his name, said I had no ID, and asked whether Brian could still vote.
At another Anchorage polling location, a member of my team used the name Karina Waller, Sen. Murkowski’s state director, and said she did not have identification. The worker confirmed they were at the correct polling place and offered the question ballot option after the person said they did not have ID.
Sen. Murkowski remains opposed to the SAVE Act, citing concerns that its voter documentation requirements could disenfranchise or alienate voters in rural parts of Alaska and create logistical challenges for some voters.
Murkowski’s office issued a statement about the video, and now her state director is asking for the names of those involved so they could likely be referred to for prosecution.
JUST IN: @lisamurkowski's state director, Karina Waller responds with legal threats against our newsroom.
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) August 21, 2026
We stand by our reporting. https://t.co/UpcMh7VSdn pic.twitter.com/xOC2gHy5bF
No, Lisa, how about you stop being stupid and pass the SAVE America Act.
Official Statement From Senator @lisamurkowski Press Secretary https://t.co/UpcMh7VknP pic.twitter.com/rEDYTbxKQl
— James O'Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) August 20, 2026
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