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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.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nick Begich III (R) | $3,227,987 | $1,126,626 | $2,205,691 |
| Matt Schultz (D) | $309,040 | $88,475 | $220,565 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission [22] | |||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report [23] | Likely R | September 26, 2025 |
| Inside Elections [24] | Likely R | October 1, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball [25] | Likely R | October 2, 2025 |
| Race to the WH [26] | Likely R | February 3, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D) [27] [A] | February 11–12, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 39% | – | 15% |
| Data for Progress (D) [28] | October 17–23, 2025 | 823 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 48% | 37% | 8% [b] | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D) [27] [A] | February 11–12, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 37% | – | 22% |
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) [29] | February 28 – March 7, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 46% | 46% | 5% [c] | 3% |
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) [30] | July 21–27, 2025 | 678 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 48% | 38% | 13% |
Primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in August of even numbered years.
Begich is the only candidate who has formally indicated his intent to run for Alaska's seat in the 2026 election so far.
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.
Official campaign websites for candidates