Alaska becomes latest battleground in GOP civil war

The Republican civil war is heating up in Alaska ahead of the state's gubernatorial, Senate and House races.

With Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R), Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) and Rep. Don Young (R) all up for reelection, the party is torn over issues like the coronavirus pandemic, election integrity, federal and state spending, and former President Trump's role in the party.

The GOP infighting in the state is a departure from a typically staid political scene, where Republicans have historically focused on energy and economic issues while veering away from culture wars.

“This election is supercharged. No question, the tone and tenor are much elevated,” said Eldon Mulder, a lobbyist and former Republican state House member. “I don't ever recall a situation where all of the statewide incumbents are being challenged. And not just a little bit, very seriously challenged.”