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Mark Begich on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.
  • Only Congress can grant amnesty, not President. (Sep 2014)
  • Reservations about denying illegals’ retirement benefits. (Oct 2008)
Mike Chenault on Immigration
Republican Candidate for governor of Alaska: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Chenault on other issues.
  • Proposes bill that could mean certain deportation by judges. (Mar 2014)
Mike Dunleavy on Immigration
Republican candidate for governor of Alaska: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Dunleavy on other issues.
  • Against relaxing immigration laws for refugees. (Nov 2015)
Charlie Huggins on Immigration
Republican candidate for governor of Alaska: Click here for Charlie Huggins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sean Parnell on Immigration
Republican Governor: Click here for Sean Parnell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mead Treadwell on Immigration
Republican Lt. Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mead Treadwell on other issues.
  • Secure the border, then illegals can stay if they pay fines. (Aug 2014)
Bill Walker on Immigration
Independent Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Walker on other issues.
  • Deal with budget instead of focusing on Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)

Senate:

AK 2022: 2022 AK Senate race


Edgar Blatchford on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Edgar Blatchford on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Al Gross on Immigration
Independent 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Al Gross on other issues.
  • Protecting DACA recipients a priority. (Oct 2020)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Thomas Lamb on Immigration
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Thomas Lamb on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ray Metcalfe on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for Ray Metcalfe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Miller on Immigration
Challenger and previous Republican Nominee: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Miller on other issues.
  • End Barack Obama's illegal amnesty. (Aug 2016)
  • Sign pledge to oppose all efforts at amnesty. (Aug 2014)
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes federal hate crime legislation. (Aug 2010)
  • by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports constructing a wall to control our border. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
Cean Stevens on Immigration
Libertarian Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cean Stevens on other issues.
  • Unrestricted political refugees; but restrict threats. ()
Dan Sullivan on Immigration
Republican Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dan Sullivan on other issues.
  • For DACA citizenship with wall funding & immigration cuts. (Oct 2020)
  • Shift military funding to build border wall. (Jan 2020)
  • No way should Obama give "executive amnesty" to illegals. (Sep 2014)
  • Reunite kids immigrating to the US with families, back home. (Aug 2014)
  • Secure the border, but no pledge against amnesty. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Mead Treadwell on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mead Treadwell on other issues.
  • Secure the border, then illegals can stay if they pay fines. (Aug 2014)

House:


Don Young on Immigration
Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Don Young on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Frank Murkowski on Immigration
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
Tony Knowles on Immigration
Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues.
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
Sarah Palin on Immigration
Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals. (Oct 2008)
  • Never supported Pat Buchanan for president. (Sep 2008)
  • Has not often expressed views on illegal immigration. (Aug 2008)
  • OpEd: Palin is sick to death of this immigration nonsense. (Mar 2008)
  • Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges. (Jan 2007)
  • Immigrants want more vocational training & senior assistance. (Oct 2006)
  • Took no action on Alaska’s “sanctuary cities”. (Sep 2006)
  • Tightened restrictions on illegal alien’s drivers licenses. (Sep 2006)
Jim Sykes on Immigration
2004 former Green challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Sykes on other issues.
  • Social services and legalization for illegal immigrants. (Jul 2002)
Frank Vondersaar on Immigration
Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues.
  • Some illegal immigrants earn citizenship. (May 2010)
Dave Cuddy on Immigration
Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues.
  • No amnesty; no social services; yes border security. (Apr 2008)
Scott McAdams on Immigration
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Scott McAdams on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Murkowski on Immigration
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
Rick Sikma on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Sikma on other issues.
  • Deport illegals; deny benefits; no anchor babies. (Jun 2008)
  • Benefits to illegal aliens must be denied. (May 2008)
Ted Stevens on Immigration
Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues.
  • No Social Security benefits to illegal aliens. (Oct 2008)
  • Protect our borders; no amnesty & strong enforcement. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Mark Begich on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.
  • Only Congress can grant amnesty, not President. (Sep 2014)
  • Reservations about denying illegals’ retirement benefits. (Oct 2008)
Lisa Murkowski on Immigration
Independent Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
  • Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Jun 2019)
Kelly Tshibaka on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelly Tshibaka on other issues.
  • A strong voice in opposition to illegal immigration. (Mar 2021)
Vic Vickers on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Vic Vickers on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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