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Independent
Bill Hill
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
$12.5K
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 U.S. House seat in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as a commercial fisherman and spent more than 25 years as an educator, including as superintendent of the Bristol Bay Borough School District, and was named Alaska Superintendent of the Year for 2023. Hill is Dena’ina Athabascan and is from the Bristol Bay region; he has described growing up in Kokhanok on Iliamna Lake and later living in Bristol Bay with his wife, Diane.
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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 updatedJul 18, 2026
Bill Hill is running as an independent in Alaska’s at-large U.S. House race, where he remains one of the main challengers to Republican incumbent Nick Begich after Democrat Matt Schultz ended his campaign. Hill has been active on the campaign trail, including an Anchorage forum where he discussed climate change, healthcare, resource development, and AI data centers. He has also drawn some public support, including an endorsement in an opinion piece, but the race is still being shaped by Begich’s fundraising advantage and the broader ranked-choice contest.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
Opinion: Alaska’s problems require independent thinking
Positive
ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
Independent, Democrat challenging US Rep. Begich meet at Anchorage forum
Neutral
ADAnchorage Daily News9 days ago
Democrat Matt Schultz drops out of Alaska’s U.S. House race
Neutral
ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
Peltola posts massive campaign fundraising, but Republicans maintain cash advantage in Alaska congressional races
Negative
Polls
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Endorsers of Bill Hill for Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Matt Schultz
Political organization
Matt Schultz suspended his campaign and endorsed Bill Hill.
Advance Native Political Leadership
Public figure
Advance Native Political Leadership endorsed Bill Hill for U.S. House.
Alaska Professional Fire Fighters
Public figure
Alaska Professional Fire Fighters endorsed Bill Hill for U.S. House.
Working Class Heroes Fund
Public figure
Working Class Heroes Fund endorsed Bill Hill for U.S. House.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.2M
$878.2K
$585.4K
$292.7K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.2M
$702.6K
$468.2K
$26.0K
Source: FEC