AK: New “marriage” between Iditarod and politics

It’s not rare to see mushers touting various brands and companies as they drive their dog teams down the Iditarod trail. Sponsorship is a major source of financial support. This year a few mushers have gotten involved in touting political candidates as both the congressional and presidential election season heats up.
Senator Lisa Murkowski and musher DeeDee Jonrowe at the ceremonial Iditarod start (Photo by Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media)
Last month, US Senator Lisa Murkowski released a