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Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
$9.3K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleCommercial fisherman
PartyIndependent
Political ideologyProgressive Independent
LocationAlaska
BackgroundCommercial fisherman
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EducationUniversity of Alaska Anchorage (secondary education alumnus)
Notable personal detailsBill Hill is an independent candidate for Alaska’s at-large seat in the U.S. House in the 2026 election cycle. He is a Bristol Bay commercial fisherman and a retired educator who served as superintendent of the Bristol Bay Borough School District. Hill grew up in Kokhanok and later moved to Naknek, Alaska, and has also worked in construction and small business.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports measures to make billionaires and large corporations pay more and to end tax handouts to wealthy individuals and big companies while lowering costs for working families. He advocates investing in Alaskan jobs and schools and combating corruption perceived to benefit wealthy interests.
Healthcare
Supports lowering healthcare costs by extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and lowering premiums; favors keeping healthcare affordable while protecting individual healthcare decision-making. Emphasizes using federal policy to reduce premiums and expand affordability for Alaskans.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security as part of efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States and emphasizes a "strong, secure border." No detailed policy proposals on asylum, deportation, or pathways to legal status are provided on campaign materials reviewed.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all of the above" energy approach that seeks to lower Alaskans' energy and heating costs by both maximizing oil and natural gas production and restoring tax credits for renewable projects. Policy language emphasizes bringing energy projects and jobs to Alaska rather than endorsing aggressive emissions limits or explicit climate-target legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports protecting gun rights and opposes government overreach into Alaskans' way of life, listing gun rights alongside subsistence rights in campaign materials.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 10, 2026
Bill Hill is running as an independent candidate in Alaska’s 2026 at-large U.S. House race, where he is one of the main challengers to Republican Rep. Nick Begich. Recent coverage has focused on the race’s early fundraising, with Begich holding a cash advantage over Hill and the other challengers. Hill also took part in an Anchorage forum where he discussed climate change, healthcare, resource development, and AI data centers. An opinion piece later endorsed him, saying Alaska should reward independent thinking.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News16 days ago
Opinion: Alaska’s problems require independent thinking
Positive
ADAnchorage Daily News1 month ago
Independent, Democrat challenging US Rep. Begich meet at Anchorage forum
Neutral
ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
Peltola posts massive campaign fundraising, but Republicans maintain cash advantage in Alaska congressional races
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Polls
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$783.0K
$587.3K
$391.5K
$195.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$783.0K
$595.3K
$187.8K
$12.5K
Source: FEC
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