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AK 2022: 2022 AK Senate race

Edgar Blatchford on Technology
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Edgar Blatchford on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Al Gross on Technology
Independent 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Al Gross on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thomas Lamb on Technology
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Thomas Lamb on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ray Metcalfe on Technology
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for Ray Metcalfe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Miller on Technology
Challenger and previous Republican Nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Miller on other issues.
  • NSA recording digital cell phone calls is turnkey tyranny. (Mar 2014)
  • Not economic to move capital from Juneau, but ok to do so. (Sep 2010)
Cean Stevens on Technology
Libertarian Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cean Stevens on other issues.
  • Connect communities with road systems; system is inadequate. (Oct 2014)
Dan Sullivan on Technology
Republican Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Sullivan on other issues.
Mead Treadwell on Technology
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mead Treadwell on other issues.
  • Made millions from high-tech camera on Google Street View. (Feb 2014)
  • Entrepreneur for digital watermarks & Google Streetview. (Jun 2013)

House:

Don Young on Technology
Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Don Young on other issues.
  • Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted NO on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on allowing telephone monopolies to offer Internet access. (Feb 2002)
  • Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
  • Member of House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. (Mar 2011)
  • Award research grants based on national interest. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Apr 2019)
  • Prohibit the return of the Fairness Doctrine. (Jan 2009)
  • No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Frank Murkowski on Technology
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
  • Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
  • Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Tony Knowles on Technology
Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues.
  • Level playing field for Main Street vs. Internet sales tax. (Aug 2001)
Sarah Palin on Technology
Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • USSR won 1960s space race, but its debt led to USSR collapse. (Jan 2011)
  • Tighten security urgently against WikiLeaks. (Nov 2010)
  • As mayor in 1990s, got Wasilla roads paved. (Nov 2009)
  • Established office for oil pipeline maintenance. (Nov 2009)
  • After selection, scant info on her life, even on Internet. (Oct 2008)
  • OpEd: Neglected Wasilla infrastructure; left with $22M debt. (Sep 2008)
  • Supports $130M in research investment in U. Alaska. (Nov 2006)
  • Efficient transportation system is vital to our economy. (Nov 2006)
  • Alaska needs a state funded highway program. (Nov 2006)
Jim Sykes on Technology
2004 former Green challenger: Click here for Jim Sykes on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Vondersaar on Technology
Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary): Click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Cuddy on Technology
Republican challenger: Click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott McAdams on Technology
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott McAdams on other issues.
  • Move capital from Juneau? Over my dead body!. (Sep 2010)
  • Transcontinental Railroad was once a "Railroad to Nowhere". (Sep 2010)
Frank Murkowski on Technology
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
  • Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
  • Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Rick Sikma on Technology
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Rick Sikma on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ted Stevens on Technology
Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues.
  • The internet is like a series of tubes. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
  • Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
  • Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
  • Require text on TV for visually-impaired viewers. (Apr 2005)
  • Require telecomms to transfer VOIP calls from other carriers. (Apr 2008)
  • Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)
Mark Begich on Technology
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.
  • Warrantless wiretapping infringes on constitutional rights. (Aug 2008)
  • Invest in Port of Anchorage & pedestrian-friendly downtown. (Jul 2008)
Lisa Murkowski on Technology
Independent Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues.
  • Alaska is perfect for developing cold weather technology. (Jan 2011)
  • $10 million for rural sanitation programs. (Jun 2004)
  • Won support for more transportation aid. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
  • Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
Kelly Tshibaka on Technology
Republican Challenger: Click here for Kelly Tshibaka on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vic Vickers on Technology
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Vic Vickers on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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