Lisa Murkowski is a United States Senator from Alaska, serving since 2002. She is a member of the Republican Party and has been re-elected multiple times. Murkowski is known for her moderate views and often works across party lines on various issues, including healthcare and environmental policies. Murkowski was born on May 22, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska. She is the daughter of former Senator Frank Murkowski, who served from 1981 to 2002. Throughout her career, she has focused on issues important to her state, such as energy development and indigenous rights.