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The 2026 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States House of Representatives to represent the state of Alaska and its at-large district. The election will coincide with other elections to the U.S. House, elections to the United States Senate, and various other state and local elections. The primary election will occur on August 18, 2026.[1]
Incumbent Nick Begich III was elected with 51.22% of the vote in 2024, narrowly defeating then-incumbent Mary Peltola, the first Democrat to represent Alaska in the House since 1972.[2][3][4]
The race will be conducted using ranked-choice voting.
Candidates
Republican Party
Declared
- Nick Begich III, incumbent U.S. representative (2025–present)[5]
- Eddie Goldfarb[6]
- Clay Strickland[6]
Withdrawn
- Gerald L. Heikes, perennial candidate (running for U.S. Senate)[7]
Did not file
- Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[8]
Democratic Party
Declared
Declined
- Mary Peltola, former U.S. representative (2022–2025)[11] (running for U.S. Senate)[12]
Libertarian Party
Declared
Independents
Declared
- David R. Ambrose II[7]
- Lady Donna Dutchess, religious leader and candidate for this district in 2022 (special and regular elections) and 2024[7]
- Bill Hill, commercial fisherman and former superintendent of the Bristol Bay Borough School District[13][14]
- David Richey[6]
- Melanie A. Salazar[7]
- Bronco Williams, teacher and Democratic candidate for Mississippi's 1st congressional district in 2024[15]
Primary election
Endorsements
Nick Begich (R)
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[16]
- U.S. senators
- Dan Sullivan, Alaska (2015–present)[17]
- U.S. representatives
- Byron Donalds, FL-19 (2021–present)[17]
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House of Representatives (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[18]
- Steve Scalise, majority leader of the House of Representatives (2023–present) from LA-01 (2008–present)[18]
- Tom Emmer, majority whip of the House of Representatives (2023–present) from MN-06 (2015–present)[18]
- Lisa McClain, MI-09 (2021–present)[18]
- Elise Stefanik, NY-21 (2015–present)[17]
- Bruce Westerman, AR-04 (2015–present)[17]
- State legislators
- Jamie Allard, state representative from the 23rd district (2023–present)[17]
- Ben Carpenter, former state representative from the 8th district (2019–2025)[17]
- Mia Costello, former minority leader of the Alaska State Senate (2019) from district K (2015–2023)[17]
- Mike Cronk, minority leader of the Alaska State Senate (2025–present) from district R (2025–present)[17]
- Shelley Hughes, former minority leader of the Alaska State Senate (2023–2025) from district M (2017–2025)[17]
- Pete Kelly, former president of the Alaska Senate (2017–2019) from district A (1999–2003, 2013–2019)[17]
- Kevin McCabe, state representative from the 30th district (2021–present)[17]
- Thomas McKay, former state representative from the 15th district (2021–2025)[17]
- Dan Saddler, former majority leader of the Alaska House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 24th district (2011–2018, 2023–present)[17]
- Mike Shower, former minority leader of the Alaska State Senate (2025) from district O (2018–2025)[17]
- Jesse Sumner, former state representative from the 28th district (2023–2025)[17]
- Cathy Tilton, state senator from district M (2025–present)[17]
- Frank Tomaszewski, state representative from the 34th district (2023–present)[17]
- Sarah Vance, state representative from the 6th district (2019–present)[17]
- Individuals
- Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of Roivant Sciences[17]
- Organizations
Matt Schultz (D)
- Statewide officials
- Tony Knowles, former governor of Alaska (1994–2002)[23]
- Fran Ulmer, former lieutenant governor of Alaska (1994–2002)[17]
- State legislators
- Jennie Armstrong, former state representative from the 16th district (2023–2025)[17]
- Tom Begich, former minority leader of the Alaska State Senate (2019–2023) from district J (2017–2023)[17]
- Ashley Carrick, state representative from the 35th district (2023–present)[17]
- Matt Claman, state senator from district H (2023–present)[17]
- Forrest Dunbar, state senator from district J (2023–present)[17]
- Hollis French, former state senator from district J (2013–2015)[17]
- Alyse Galvin, state representative from the 14th district (2023–present) (Independent)[17]
- Elvi Gray-Jackson, state senator from district G (2019–present)[17]
- Andrew Gray, state representative from the 20th district (2023–present)[17]
- Carolyn Hall, state representative from the 16th district (2025–present)[17]
- Andrew Josephson, state representative from the 13th district (2013–present)[17]
- Donna Mears, state representative from the 21st district (2023–present)[17]
- Calvin Schrage, former minority leader of the Alaska House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 12th district (2021–present) (Independent)[17]
- Ivy Spohnholz, former state representative from the 16th district (2016–2023)[17]
- Bill Wielechowski, state senator from district K (2007–present)[17]
- Local officials
- Austin Quinn-Davidson, former acting mayor of Anchorage (2020–2021) (Independent)[17]
Bill Hill (I)
- Individuals
- Dan Osborn, independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Nebraska in 2024 and former president of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union[24]
- State legislators
- Bryce Edgmon, speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives (2017–2019, 2019–2021, 2025–present) from the 37th district (2007–present)[25]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nick Begich III (R) | $4,307,322 | $1,581,037 | $2,830,615 |
| Bill Hill (I) | $783,044 | $187,786 | $595,257 |
| Matt Schultz (D) | $579,656 | $231,366 | $348,290 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[30] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Nick Begich III (R) |
Bill Hill (I) |
Matt Schultz (D) |
Gavin Solomon (R) |
Bronco Williams (I) |
John Williams (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Survey Research[31] | May 14–17, 2026 | 1,401 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 47% | 13% | 28% | – | – | 5% | 7% | – |
| Alaska Survey Research[32] | April 16–19, 2026 | 1,923 (LV) | ± 2.5% | 46% | 11% | 29% | 4% | 4% | 6% | – | – |
| Change Research (D)[33] | March 17–20, 2026 | 624 (LV) | ± 4.5% | 45% | 13% | 17% | – | – | 4% | – | 21%[b] |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Likely R | September 26, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[35] | Likely R | October 1, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] | Likely R | October 2, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[37] | Likely R | February 3, 2026 |
| The Economist[38] | Lean R | May 6, 2026 |
Polling
Nick Begich III vs. Matt Schultz
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Nick Begich III (R) |
Matt Schultz (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/Siena University[39] | June 15–29, 2026 | 593 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 51% | 39% | 1% | 9% |
| Tavern Research (D)[40] | May 18–27, 2026 | 452 (LV) | ± 7.2% | 55% | 45% | – | – |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[41][A] | February 11–12, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 39% | – | 15% |
| Data for Progress (D)[42] | October 17–23, 2025 | 823 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 48% | 37% | 8%[c] | 7% |
Nick Begich III vs. Bill Hill
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Nick Begich III (R) |
Bill Hill (I) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern Research (D)[40] | May 18–27, 2026 | 452 (LV) | ± 7.2% | 52% | 48% | – | – |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[41][A] | February 11–12, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 37% | – | 22% |
Hypothetical polling
Nick Begich III vs. Mary Peltola
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Nick Begich III (R) |
Mary Peltola (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data for Progress (D)[43] | February 28 – March 7, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 46% | 46% | 5%[d] | 3% |
Nick Begich III vs. Generic Democrat
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Nick Begich III (R) |
Generic Democrat (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern Research (D)[40] | May 18–27, 2026 | 452 (LV) | ± 7.2% | 55% | 45% | – | – |
Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Generic Republican |
Generic Democrat |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data for Progress (D)[44] | July 21–27, 2025 | 678 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 48% | 38% | 13% |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Would not vote" with 3%
- "I would rank neither" with 8%
- "I would rank neither" with 5%
- Poll sponsored by Hill's campaign.[41]
References
- "Primary Election Information". Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
Primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in August of even numbered years.
- Miller, Maya (November 20, 2024). "Begich Defeats Peltola in Alaska, Flipping House Seat for Republicans". The New York Times. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- Bohrer, Becky (November 21, 2024). "Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat". AP News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- Stone, Eric (November 12, 2024). "Begich maintains lead and repeal of ranked choice still passing in updated election results". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- Brooks, James (May 8, 2025). "Trump backs Begich for reelection to Alaska's U.S. House seat in 2026". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
Begich is the only candidate who has formally indicated his intent to run for Alaska's seat in the 2026 election so far.
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- "Candidates". Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
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- Samuels, Iris (October 20, 2025). "Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz, a Democrat, will challenge Republican Begich in U.S. House race". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
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- "Alaska's Small Business Community Endorses Nick Begich for Election to Congress". National Federation of Independent Business. October 24, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- "2026 Endorsement Tracker". VoteHub. January 8, 2026. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
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- "Today, during a meeting of the Alaska AFL-CIO, Vice Presidents voted to endorse @MaryPeltola for U.S. Senate and @BillHillAK for U.S. House". X (formerly twitter). AKAFLCIO. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
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- Alaska Survey Research (May 28, 2026). "AK-AT LARGE HOUSE RESULTS: Rep. Nick Begich continues to lead comfortably in House primary contest. Let's compare House primary results from our most recent survey (May) with already released numbers from April... 1/4🧵". Twitter. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- Moore, Ivan (April 23, 2026). "BREAKING: New Alaska US House numbers! Alaska Survey Research April 16-19, 2026 N=1,923 LV MOE=+/-2.5% Fielding: Text-to-online & ASR Survey Panel Primary Election Q: If the primary election was held today, which of the following candidates do you think you would vote for?". Bluesky. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
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- "Toplines: June 2026 Times/Siena Polls of Likely Voters in Battleground Senate Races". June 30, 2026. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- "Alaska Toplines" (PDF). Public Opinion Strategies. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- "New Maps for New York?". National Journal. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
AK-AL. A Public Policy Poll (Feb. 11-12; 600 LVs; +/-4%) conducted for fisherman Bill Hill (I) tested two hypothetical head-to-head matchups against Rep. Nick Begich (R). In a Hill-Begich race, Begich led Hill within the margin of error, 41%-37%, with 22% undecided. Begich led pastor Matt Schultz (D), 46%-39%, with 15% undecided.
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External links
Official campaign websites for candidates