2026 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska's at-large district
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 .
Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[ 6] Nick Begich (R)
Executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives State legislators Jamie Allard ,state representative from the 23rd district (2023–present)[ 14] Ben Carpenter , formerstate representative from the 8th district (2019–2025)[ 14] Mia Costello , former minority leader of theAlaska State Senate (2019) fromdistrict K (2015–2023)[ 14] Mike Cronk , minority leader of theAlaska State Senate (2025–present) fromdistrict R (2025–present)[ 14] Shelley Hughes , former minority leader of theAlaska State Senate (2023–2025) fromdistrict M (2017–2025)[ 14] Pete Kelly , former president of theAlaska Senate (2017–2019) fromdistrict A (1999–2003, 2013–2019)[ 14] Kevin McCabe ,state representative from the 30th district (2021–present)[ 14] Thomas McKay , formerstate representative from the 15th district (2021–2025)[ 14] Dan Saddler , former majority leader of theAlaska House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 24th district (2011–2018, 2023–present)[ 14] Mike Shower , former minority leader of theAlaska State Senate (2025) fromdistrict O (2018–2025)[ 14] Jesse Sumner , formerstate representative from the 28th district (2023–2025)[ 14] Cathy Tilton ,state senator fromdistrict M (2025–present)[ 14] Frank Tomaszewski ,state representative from the 34th district (2023–present)[ 14] Sarah Vance ,state representative from the 6th district (2019–present)[ 14] Individuals Organizations Matt Schultz (D)
Statewide officials State legislators Jennie Armstrong , formerstate representative from the 16th district (2023–2025)[ 14] Tom Begich , former minority leader of theAlaska State Senate (2019–2023) fromdistrict J (2017–2023)[ 14] Ashley Carrick ,state representative from the 35th district (2023–present)[ 14] Matt Claman ,state senator fromdistrict H (2023–present)[ 14] Forrest Dunbar ,state senator fromdistrict J (2023–present)[ 14] Hollis French , formerstate senator fromdistrict J (2013–2015)[ 14] Alyse Galvin ,state representative from the 14th district (2023–present)(Independent) [ 14] Elvi Gray-Jackson ,state senator fromdistrict G (2019–present)[ 14] Andrew Gray ,state representative from the 20th district (2023–present)[ 14] Carolyn Hall ,state representative from the 16th district (2025–present)[ 14] Andrew Josephson ,state representative from the 13th district (2013–present)[ 14] Donna Mears ,state representative from the 21st district (2023–present)[ 14] Calvin Schrage , former minority leader of theAlaska House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 12th district (2021–present)(Independent) [ 14] Ivy Spohnholz , formerstate representative from the 16th district (2016–2023)[ 14] Bill Wielechowski ,state senator fromdistrict K (2007–present)[ 14] Local officials 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 [ 20]
Nick Begich III vs. Matt Schultz
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Nick Matt Other Undecided Data for Progress (D)[ 25] October 17–23, 2025 823 (LV) ± 3.0% 48% 37% 8%[ b] 7%
Hypothetical polling
Nick Begich III vs. Mary Peltola
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Nick Mary Other Undecided Data for Progress (D)[ 26] February 28 – March 7, 2025 1,000 (LV) ± 3.0% 46% 46% 5%[ c] 3%
Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Generic Generic Undecided Data for Progress (D)[ 27] July 21–27, 2025 678 (LV) ± 4.0% 48% 38% 13%
^a b c Key: ^ "I would rank neither" with 8% ^ "I would rank neither" with 5% ^ "Primary Election Information" .Alaska Division of Elections . RetrievedDecember 15, 2024 .Primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in August of even numbered years. ^ Miller, Maya (November 20, 2024)."Begich Defeats Peltola in Alaska, Flipping House Seat for Republicans" .The New York Times . RetrievedDecember 15, 2024 . ^ Bohrer, Becky (November 21, 2024)."Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat" .AP News . RetrievedDecember 15, 2024 . ^ Stone, Eric (November 12, 2024)."Begich maintains lead and repeal of ranked choice still passing in updated election results" .Alaska Public Media . RetrievedDecember 15, 2024 . ^ Brooks, James (May 8, 2025)."Trump backs Begich for reelection to Alaska's U.S. House seat in 2026" .Alaska Beacon . RetrievedMay 16, 2025 .Begich is the only candidate who has formally indicated his intent to run for Alaska's seat in the 2026 election so far. ^ "Statement of Candidacy" .^ Samuels, Iris (October 20, 2025)."Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz, a Democrat, will challenge Republican Begich in U.S. House race" .Anchorage Daily News . RetrievedOctober 20, 2025 . ^ Downing, Suzanne (July 8, 2025)."Alaska Democrats have their candidate for US House" .Must Read Alaska . RetrievedSeptember 22, 2025 . ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (July 16, 2025)."Morning Digest: Everyone is waiting on Alaska's best-known Democrat to pick a race" .The Downballot . RetrievedJuly 16, 2025 . ^ Rogerson, Riley (January 12, 2026)."Mary Peltola Launches Alaska Senate Bid, Marking Major Recruiting Coup for Democrats" .NOTUS . RetrievedJanuary 12, 2026 . ^ Landfield, Jeff (January 15, 2026)."Alaska U.S. House race poised for another serious progressive candidate" .The Alaska Landmine . RetrievedJanuary 20, 2026 . ^ Samuels, Iris (January 21, 2026)."Bill Hill, Bristol Bay fisherman and educator, enters Alaska U.S. House race as independent" .Anchorage Daily News . RetrievedJanuary 21, 2026 . ^ Brooks, James (May 8, 2025)."Trump backs Begich for reelection to Alaska's U.S. House seat in 2026" .Alaska Beacon . RetrievedMay 8, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj Brooks, James (December 22, 2025)."A year before Alaska's U.S. House election, two candidates are emerging as frontrunners" .Alaska Beacon . RetrievedDecember 24, 2025 . ^a b c d Downing, Suzanne (August 10, 2025)."Begich kicks off '26 campaign in Mat-Su with a crowd, a Trump endorsement, and multiple Alaska wins" .Must Read Alaska . RetrievedNovember 17, 2025 . ^ "Thank You for Supporting Pro-Israel Candidates" . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2026 .^ "2026 Club for Growth PAC-Endorsed Candidates" .Club for Growth . RetrievedMarch 3, 2025 .^ "Endorsed Candidates" . RetrievedJanuary 26, 2026 .^ "Alaska's Small Business Community Endorses Nick Begich for Election to Congress" .National Federation of Independent Business . RetrievedNovember 27, 2025 .^ "2026 Election United States House - Alaska" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedApril 15, 2025 .^ "2026 CPR House Race Ratings" . Cook Political Report. RetrievedAugust 8, 2025 .^ "2026 House Ratings" .Inside Elections . RetrievedAugust 8, 2025 .^ "2026 House" .Sabato's Crystal Ball . RetrievedAugust 8, 2025 .^ "The 2026 House Forecast" .Race to the WH . RetrievedOctober 8, 2025 .^ "DFP Alaska – October 2025" (PDF) .Data for Progress . RetrievedNovember 1, 2025 .^ Katz-Brown, Jason (March 13, 2025)."Oil Taxes, Rural Subsistence, Public School Funding: These Are a Few of Alaska Voters' Favorite Things" .Data For Progress . RetrievedMarch 13, 2025 . ^ "Mary Peltola Would Be Front-Runner for Alaska Governor" .Data for Progress . RetrievedAugust 8, 2025 .Official campaign websites for candidates
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