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Matt Schultz
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
$9.3K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current rolePresbyterian pastor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationAlaska
BackgroundPresbyterian pastor
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Notable personal detailsMatthew Damian “Matt” Schultz is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing Alaska’s at-large district in 2026. He is a Presbyterian pastor in Anchorage and has worked in community and faith-based service roles in Alaska for decades. Schultz is married to Elizabeth Schultz, and their family has lived and raised children in Alaska.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports measures to raise local revenue for social services and prioritizes protecting public programs like Medicaid while lowering costs for families; has publicly backed a municipal alcohol tax to fund treatment, housing, and public safety services.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding access to health care by keeping clinics open, cutting premiums, safeguarding Medicaid, and funding providers such as Planned Parenthood. Emphasizes lowering out‑of‑pocket costs and addressing high health care and insurance premiums for Alaskans. Positions are framed around preventing cuts to safety‑net programs and improving affordability and access.
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Immigration & Border
Opposes aggressive ICE operations and supports sanctuary-style protections and community legal education for immigrants; advocates limiting ICE deployments and strengthening protections for immigrant communities while framing immigration as a civic and cultural benefit to Alaska.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports abortion access and identifies as pro-choice while also stating he does not favor abortion as mere birth control and recognizes exceptions such as rape, incest, and threats to the mother’s life. He frames the issue as one of individual freedom and limited government interference in bodily decisions. He has publicly participated in discussions defending Medicaid-funded reproductive health services.
Climate & Energy
Supports investment in infrastructure and a diversified energy sector to lower energy costs for Alaskans, while protecting lands, waters, and subsistence. Emphasizes practical energy solutions and lowering consumer energy prices rather than endorsing immediate fossil-fuel phaseout.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Matt Schultz is in the news as a challenger in Alaska’s U.S. House race against Republican Rep. Nick Begich. He recently appeared at an Anchorage forum, where he discussed climate change, healthcare, resource development, and AI data centers. The race is also drawing attention for fundraising, with Begich holding a cash advantage over Schultz and the other challengers as the campaign heads toward the open primary and general election.
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Polls
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$579.7K
$434.7K
$289.8K
$144.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$579.7K
$348.3K
$231.4K
$15.4K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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