In bid for re-election, Alaska U.S. Rep. Nick Begich defends against 14 challengers

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Two years ago, Republican Nick Begich III defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and became Alaska’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Now, 14 people are hoping to imitate Begich’s performance.

Monday was the filing deadline for candidates interested in running in this year’s elections, and in addition to the incumbent Begich, there are two other Republicans, six independents, two Libertarians and four Democrats.

That tally could change by June 27, the …

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