A Democrat and an independent vie for the anti-incumbent mantle in Alaska’s U.S. House race.

By: Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 1,737

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Candidates Matt Schultz, Bill Hill and their supporters agree on one thing: Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III has failed to stand up for everyday Alaskans and needs to be replaced.

What they don’t agree on is who has the best chance of replacing him.

Is it Schultz, a Democrat and firebrand Anchorage pastor who’s stood up for transgender rights, attended No Kings protests, and blasted Donald Trump and ICE on social media?

Or is …

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