Politics | Lisa Murkowski Murkowski Will Run as Write-In Alaska Republican fell to Tea Partier in primary By Marie Morris Posted Sep 17, 2010 5:20 PM CDT Copied Sen. Lisa Murkowski joins volunteers waving to motorists on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, in Anchorage. The Alaska Republican is planning a write-in campaign for re-election after losing the primary. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) Lisa Murkowski, upset in the Alaska Republican primary by a Tea Party rival, will run for re-election to the US Senate as a write-in candidate, sources tell CNN. Speculation has swirled since Joe Miller toppled Murkowski last month, but her staff has been coy about her plans. Until today, that is, when an adviser sent out an email urging supporters to "Join us at the Kick-off of Senator Lisa's campaign," the Anchorage Daily News reports. For more on longtime Sarah Palin rival Murkowski, click here. Read These Next Venezuela responds to the US seizure of an oil tanker. Liam Neeson's reps have some PR spin to do over an anti-vax film. Audi Crooks of Iowa State may do what no college player has ever done. Fired Michigan coach charged with home invasion. Report an error