> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://ivn.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The REAL Reason Trump Hates Alaska and Dems Are Still Wrong - URL: https://ivn.us/the-real-reason-trump-hates-alaska-and-dems-are-still-wrong/ - Published: 2026-10-30T15:51:13.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-30T15:51:13.000Z - Description: Plus: midterm predictions, CO's indy surge, and CA's indy power - Author: IVN Editorial Board - Tags: Weekly Newsletter Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski just endorsed a Democrat for governor of Alaska. That would never happen anywhere else. That is [**the real reason Trump hates Alaska**](https://ivn.us/why-trump-hates-alaska-republican-senator-endorses-democrat-for-governor/): the state’s election system makes cross-party coalitions count, and the White House keeps pushing to repeal it. Nevertheless, it appears the [Democrats may very well have committed election fraud](https://ivn.us/why-trump-hates-alaska-republican-senator-endorses-democrat-for-governor/). The irony? The Republicans crying foul over a ‘Decoy Dan’ in the Senate race have [**a Decoy Dan problem of their own**](https://ivn.us/alaska-republicans-have-a-decoy-dan-problem-of-their-own/): anonymous texts are boosting a convicted felon in the House race, pulling votes from independent Bill Hill. Fact is: [Parties play dirty tricks everywhere](https://ivn.us/you-cant-blame-alaskas-decoy-dan-on-ranked-choice-voting/). Alaska's more competitive elections just make them more visible. Check out more stories that go outside the two-sided narrative below. ### *FEATURED ▶▶▶* ## Why Trump Hates Alaska: Republican Senator Endorses Democrat for Governor [![Lisa Murkowski and Donald Trump](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/10/Lisa-Murkowski-Donald-Trump.jpg)](https://ivn.us/why-trump-hates-alaska-republican-senator-endorses-democrat-for-governor/) Murkowski’s endorsement of Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins would mean nothing under party primaries. Under the top-four system **it can move real votes, which is exactly why the White House wants the system repealed**. Chad Peace connects the dots. [READ FULL ARTICLE](https://ivn.us/why-trump-hates-alaska-republican-senator-endorses-democrat-for-governor/) ### *ALASKA ▶▶▶* [Alaska Republicans Have a ‘Decoy Dan’ Problem of Their Own ](https://ivn.us/alaska-republicans-have-a-decoy-dan-problem-of-their-own/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/dJY12ln-_400x400.jpg) Shawn Griffiths [ ![Alaska Republicans Have a ‘Decoy Dan’ Problem of Their Own](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/bill-hill-nick-begich.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/alaska-republicans-have-a-decoy-dan-problem-of-their-own/) [You Can’t Blame Alaska’s ‘Decoy Dan’ On Ranked Choice Voting ](https://ivn.us/you-cant-blame-alaskas-decoy-dan-on-ranked-choice-voting/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/10/kyle-bailey.png) Kyle Bailey [ ![You Can’t Blame Alaska’s ‘Decoy Dan’ On Ranked Choice Voting](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/mary-peltola-controvery-decoy-dan-1.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/you-cant-blame-alaskas-decoy-dan-on-ranked-choice-voting/) [Alaska’s Election Results Take Weeks. Ranked Choice Voting Isn’t Why ](https://ivn.us/alaskas-election-results-take-weeks-ranked-choice-voting-isnt-why/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/08/IPI.jpg) Election Solutions Bulletin [ ![Alaska’s Election Results Take Weeks. Ranked Choice Voting Isn’t Why](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/alaska-election-results.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/alaskas-election-results-take-weeks-ranked-choice-voting-isnt-why/) ### *POPULAR ON IVN ▶▶▶* [Brad Lander’s Israel Trip Exposes What’s Broken About New York Elections ](https://ivn.us/brad-landers-israel-trip-exposes-whats-broken-about-new-york-elections/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/06/1517747530842.jpg) Jeremy Gruber [ ![Brad Lander’s Israel Trip Exposes What’s Broken About New York Elections](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/brad-ladner.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/brad-landers-israel-trip-exposes-whats-broken-about-new-york-elections/) [Colorado’s Independent Voters Are Outpacing Both Parties in Early Ballots ](https://ivn.us/colorados-independent-voters-are-outpacing-both-parties-in-early-ballots/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/dJY12ln-_400x400.jpg) Shawn Griffiths [ ![Colorado’s Independent Voters Are Outpacing Both Parties in Early Ballots](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/image-da29a6f9-d955-4ce4-937a-17a92fc3541f.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/colorados-independent-voters-are-outpacing-both-parties-in-early-ballots/) [Corruption Is on the Ballot: Independent Voters Will Decide Who Controls the Senate ](https://ivn.us/corruption-is-on-the-ballot-independent-voters-will-decide-who-controls-the-senate/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/Cara-McCormick-IVN.png) Cara Brown McCormick [ ![Corruption Is on the Ballot: Independent Voters Will Decide Who Controls the Senate](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/senate-elections-independents-will-decide.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/corruption-is-on-the-ballot-independent-voters-will-decide-who-controls-the-senate/) [Think the Election Was Stolen? A Recount Probably Won’t Prove It ](https://ivn.us/think-the-election-was-stolen-a-recount-probably-wont-prove-it/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/02/dJY12ln-_400x400.jpg) Shawn Griffiths [ ![Think the Election Was Stolen? A Recount Probably Won’t Prove It](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/image-15dd1ecb-f91f-4aba-995b-0eca8eee47bf.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/think-the-election-was-stolen-a-recount-probably-wont-prove-it/) [Will Republicans Skip Democrat on Democrat Races? ](https://ivn.us/will-republicans-skip-democrat-on-democrat-races/) By ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w30/2026/03/ivp_logo-02.png) IVN Editorial Board [ ![Will Republicans Skip Democrat on Democrat Races?](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/size/w320/2026/10/california-elections.jpg) ](https://ivn.us/will-republicans-skip-democrat-on-democrat-races/) ### *INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES ▶▶▶* ## The Working-Class Independent Is Popular in Polls. Winning Takes Two More Things [![Dan Osborn campaign](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/10/dan-osborn-campaign.jpg)](https://ivn.us/the-working-class-independent-is-popular-in-polls-winning-takes-two-more-things/) Polls show voters love the idea of a working-class independent. **Turning that popularity into a win takes two more things.** Matt Shinners on what separates the contenders from the also-rans. [READ FULL ARTICLE](https://ivn.us/the-working-class-independent-is-popular-in-polls-winning-takes-two-more-things/) ### *CALIFORNIA ▶▶▶* ## 16 Elections in Southern California That Will Be Decided by Independent Voters [![Southern California elections](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/10/southern-california-elections--2-.jpg)](https://ivn.us/16-elections-in-southern-california-that-will-be-decided-by-independent-voters/) From the coast to the desert, **16 Southern California races will be decided by voters who belong to neither party**. Cara Brown McCormick’s guide to every one of them. [READ FULL ARTICLE](https://ivn.us/16-elections-in-southern-california-that-will-be-decided-by-independent-voters/) ### *LATEST EPISODE ▶▶▶* ## Independent Voter Podcast With days to go, the hosts call their shots: **tight Senate races in Texas, Michigan, Maine, and Alaska**, with every prediction checked against the betting markets. EP65. [WATCH NOW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsdRM0M35RM&ref=ivn.us) ### *VIDEO CLIP ▶▶▶* ## Here’s Why Veterans Are Suing New York [![Paul Rieckhoff on why veterans are suing New York](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/10/rieckhoff-vets-ad.png)](https://www.instagram.com/p/De-Di54iSN1/?ref=ivn.us) Veterans took an oath to the Constitution, not to a party, and New York still will not give them a primary ballot unless they join one. Paul Rieckhoff makes the case for the federal lawsuit on behalf of 3.1 million shut-out New Yorkers, and **more than 250 people have already declared their right to vote**. Add yours below, it takes about five minutes. [DECLARE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE](https://independentvoterproject.org/legal-work/right-to-vote-ny?ref=ivn.us) ## NEW: A Fresh Look for IVN We just redesigned IVN.us. Browse the latest stories by the topics you care about: election reform, California, independent candidates, open primaries, and ranked choice voting, and catch every episode of our shows in one place. [EXPLORE THE NEW IVN](https://ivn.us/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/05/omp-320x50-1.gif)](https://openmyprimary.org/?ref=ivn.us)