Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I) and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott (D) on Thursday said they oppose Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation by the Senate, where Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski Lisa Ann MurkowskiClub for Growth to spend million in ads for Trump Supreme Court nominee Pebble Mine CEO resigns over secretly recorded comments about government officials Maryland's GOP governor says Republicans shouldn't rush SCOTUS vote before election MORE (R) is considered a key vote.

In a statement, Walker and Mallott cited Kavanaugh’s potential opposition to existing health care and labor laws and laws that help Native American communities. They also referred to the sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh that has upended his confirmation.

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“One of our top priorities as Governor and Lieutenant Governor is expanding affordable healthcare access to all Alaskans," they said. "Key aspects of our nation’s healthcare and labor laws may be at risk if Mr. Kavanaugh receives a lifetime appointment.”

They also noted that Alaska is home to 227 indigenous tribes and said Kavanaugh’s nomination could jeopardize the “Indian Child Welfare Act, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and other laws that enable tribal self-determination.”

“Finally, we believe a thorough review of past allegations against Kavanaugh is needed before a confirmation vote takes place. Violence against women in Alaska is an epidemic," they added.

Alaska's governor and Lt Gov -- an Independent/Dem combo -- come out against confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh pic.twitter.com/xnGqthFKUC — Nick Riccardi (@NickRiccardi) September 20, 2018

Murkowski, considered a potential swing vote, has not said how she will vote on President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE's second Supreme Court nominee and is not expected to announce her decision before a high-stakes Senate Judiciary Committee hearing currently slated for Monday.

Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault, said Thursday that she is open to testifying next week under certain conditions. Ford has said that Kavanaugh held her down and attempted to take off her clothing during a high school party in the 1980s.