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The2026 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of theUnited States House of Representatives to represent thestate ofAlaska and itsat-large district. The election will coincide withother elections to the U.S. House,elections to theUnited States Senate, and various otherstate and local elections. The primary election will occur on August 18, 2026.[1]
IncumbentNick Begich III was elected with 51.22% of the vote in2024, narrowly defeating then-incumbentMary Peltola, the first Democrat to represent Alaska in the House since1972.[2][3][4]
The race will be conducted usingranked-choice voting.
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nick Begich III (R) | $2,229,247 | $766,498 | $1,567,079 |
| Mary Peltola (D) | $136,626 | $172,503 | $48,093 |
| Source:Federal Election Commission[9] | |||
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Likely R | September 26, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[13] | Likely R | October 1, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Likely R | October 2, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[15] | Lean R | September 26, 2025 |
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)[16] | February 28 – March 7, 2025 | 1000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 46% | 46% | 5%[b] | 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)[17] | 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.
Official campaign websites for candidates