Alaska Democratic U.S. House candidate says he had support but not enough money

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 1,202

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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On July 17, the leading Democratic candidate in Alaska’s U.S. House race suspended his campaign and announced his support for independent House candidate Bill Hill.

In an interview last week, Democrat Matt Schultz said his decision didn’t come from a lack of desire or a lack of support — it was simply a matter of money.

“One of the most disturbing things about the election process is how much … is determined by …

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