Alaska Chapter of the RINO Removal Project Taking Back the GOP!
Welcome, Alaskans! The Alaska Chapter of the RINO Removal Project is a grassroots movement fueled by patriots determined to restore the Alaska Republican Party (ARP) to its conservative roots. We’re done with Republicans In Name Only (RINOs) who betray our values, caucus with Democrats, and undermine the America First agenda. From Juneau to Washington, D.C., these turncoats have hijacked our party for too long.
Our mission is clear we must oust RINOs like Lisa Murkowski, Gary Stevens, Kelly Merrick, and there are others, let’s replace them with true conservative warriors who honor Alaska’s rugged individualism, fiscal responsibility, and constitutional principles. Join us to make Alaska’s GOP a beacon of liberty once again!
The RINO Problem in Alaska: A Timeline of Betrayal
Alaska’s Republican Party has a RINO infestation, and it’s been festering for years. These so-called Republicans run on conservative promises but govern like Democrats, handing power to the left and ignoring the will of Alaskan voters. Below is a timeline of key events, drawn from recent developments, that expose the RINO crisis and the grassroots fight to take back the GOP:
• January 2021: Lisa Murkowski Censured, Then Ignored The Alaska Republican Party’s State Central Committee voted 77% in favor of censuring Sen. Lisa Murkowski for her public call for Trump’s resignation and her votes to impeach him. This was a bold move, but the ARP leadership later wavered, rescinding sanctions in a display of cowardice. Murkowski, emboldened, continued her anti-Trump crusade, proving censures without teeth are meaningless.
• 2022-2024: Murkowski’s Anti-GOP Actions Escalate. Murkowski endorsed Democrat Mary Peltola in 2022 and 2024, opposed Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, and advocated for ranked-choice voting (RCV), a system that dilutes conservative votes and keeps RINOs in power. Her defiance of the ARP platform and alignment with Democrats sparked widespread outrage among grassroots Republicans.
• 2023-2024: The Gang of Seven Betrays the Senate. Republican Sens. Gary Stevens, Bert Stedman, Cathy Giessel, Kelly Merrick, and Jesse Bjorkman joined a Democrat-led majority caucus in the Alaska Senate, violating ARP rules that prohibit forming coalitions where non-Republicans make up one-third or more of the membership (Article VII, Section 1(e)). This power grab handed control to Democrats in a state with a Republican majority, infuriating conservatives. House Reps. Louise Stutes and Chuck Kopp also joined Democrat-majority caucuses, further eroding GOP principles.
• July 2024: ARP Rules Get Teeth the ARP adopted Article VII, a game-changer that allows sanctions against Republicans who form majority caucuses with too many non-Republicans. Sanctions include censure, loss of party funding, barring from GOP events, and recruiting primary challengers. This rule gives grassroots districts the power to hold RINOs accountable.
• April 2025: District 6 Takes a Stand District 6 (Homer) voted to censure Sen. Gary Stevens and Lisa Murkowski for violating ARP rules and undermining conservative values. While District 5 (Kodiak) didn’t follow suit, District 6 reached out to other districts to secure 19 of 37 organized House districts needed to enforce statewide sanctions against Stevens. This grassroots effort signals a new era of accountability.
• June 2025: Kenai GOP Targets Jesse Bjorkman Districts 7 and 8 in Kenai unanimously voted to censure Sen. Jesse Bjorkman for enabling the Democrat-led Senate caucus. A formal hearing is set for July 3, 2025, at Paradiso’s Restaurant in Kenai, where Bjorkman must defend his actions or face sanctions. This move shows local Republicans are fed up with betrayals.
• June 2025: District 29 Drops the Hammer District 29 (Wasilla/Matanuska-Susitna Valley) passed three resolutions sanctioning Murkowski, Stevens, Stedman, Giessel, Merrick, Bjorkman, Stutes, and Kopp for their roles in Democrat-majority caucuses and anti-GOP actions. The resolutions call for permanent censures, barring these RINOs from ARP support, and recruiting challengers. The Valley Republican Women of Alaska echoed this call, amplifying the groundswell.
• Ongoing: Kelly Merrick’s Campaign Violations Sen. Kelly Merrick, who was facing a strong conservative challenger in Jared Goecker, admitted to taking illegal donations from a business, a violation of Alaska law. Her campaign also failed to disclose in-kind donations and used a police officer in uniform for a campaign mailer, another illegal act. Despite representing conservative Chugiak-Eagle River, Merrick’s alignment with labor unions and Democrats has made her a prime RINO target.
Why RINOs Are a Problem in Alaska.
Well, Alaska’s RINOs are a unique breed, thriving in a state with a strong conservative base but a fractured political system. Here’s why they’re a threat and what’s at stake:
1. Betrayal of Voter Trust RINOs like Murkowski, Merrick, and Stevens run as Republicans, promising to uphold conservative values like limited government, fiscal discipline, and Second Amendment rights. Once elected, they caucus with Democrats, handing control to the left and ignoring the voters who put them in office. This deception undermines the GOP platform and erodes trust in the party.
2. Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) Keeps RINOs in Power Murkowski’s support for RCV, which she openly encouraged voters to preserve, ensures moderate RINOs can win by splitting the conservative vote and relying on Democrat crossover votes. RCV helped Murkowski defeat Kelly Tshibaka in 2022 and continues to protect RINOs from conservative challengers. Repealing RCV is critical to restoring conservative dominance.
3. Democrat-Led Caucuses Weaken Conservative Priorities The Gang of Seven’s decision to form Democrat-majority caucuses in the Senate and House has blocked conservative legislation, from protecting the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to securing resource development. By aligning with Democrats, these RINOs prioritize union interests, globalist agendas, and progressive policies over Alaska’s economic and cultural needs.
4. Murkowski’s National Betrayals In Washington, D.C., Murkowski’s anti-Trump stance, endorsement of Democrats like Mary Peltola, and votes against conservative nominees like Pete Hegseth weaken the America First agenda. Her actions embolden the establishment swamp and alienate Alaska’s conservative base, which overwhelmingly supported Trump in 2024.
The RINO Rogues’ Gallery: Alaska’s Top Targets
Here’s a rundown of the worst offenders and why they must be removed:
• Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Election 2028) Murkowski is the queen of RINOs, appointed by her father, Frank Murkowski, in 2002 and propped up by RCV and Democrat votes ever since. Her anti-Trump rhetoric, endorsement of Democrats, and support for RCV make her a traitor to the GOP. She’s been censured multiple times, yet laughs off sanctions, knowing the ARP leadership lacks the spine to act. Districts 6, 26, 29, and others are rallying to permanently bar her from party support and recruit a conservative challenger for 2028.
• Sen. Gary Stevens (Election 2026) As Senate President, Stevens wields power from Kodiak but betrays conservatives by leading the Democrat-led caucus. His violation of ARP rules (Article VII) prompted District 6’s censure, and grassroots efforts are underway to secure 19 districts to sanction him statewide. Stevens’ cozy relationship with Democrats protects his local influence but undermines Alaska’s conservative agenda.
• Sen. Kelly Merrick (Election 2026) Representing conservative Chugiak-Eagle River, Merrick’s decision to join the Democrat caucus and her campaign violations (illegal donations, misuse of police imagery) expose her as a union-backed RINO. Despite losing ARP endorsement to Jared Goecker, she clings to power with labor support. District 29’s sanctions aim to end her deception.
• Sen. Jesse Bjorkman (Election 2028) Bjorkman’s role in enabling the Democrat-led Senate caucus sparked unanimous censure votes from Kenai’s Districts 7 and 8. His upcoming hearing on July 3, 2025, could lead to sanctions, signaling that even newer RINOs aren’t safe.
• Sens. Cathy Giessel and Bert Stedman Both joined the Democrat caucus, violating ARP rules and flipping the Senate to liberal control. Giessel (Anchorage) and Stedman (Sitka) have a history of prioritizing establishment interests over conservative principles. District 29’s resolutions demand permanent sanction.
• Reps. Louise Stutes and Chuck Kopp These House members joined Democrat-majority caucuses, defying ARP rules and weakening conservative influence. Stutes (Kodiak) and Kopp (Anchorage) face District 29’s call for permanent sanctions and challengers to unseat them.
Get Involved Alaskans, the time for complacency is over. RINOs like Lisa Murkowski, Gary Stevens, Kelly Merrick, and the Gang of Seven have betrayed our trust, handed power to Democrats, and mocked our conservative values. But the tide is turning. Districts 6, 7, 8, 26, and 29 are leading a grassroots uprising, and we need YOU to join the fight!
