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Democrat
Matt Schultz
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
$12.5K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current rolePresbyterian pastor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationAlaska
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BackgroundPresbyterian pastor
Notable personal detailsMatthew Damian Schultz is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing Alaska’s at-large district. He is a Presbyterian pastor in Anchorage and has served as pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage. Schultz has run on themes including protecting health care and Medicaid, lowering costs for families, and stewardship of Alaska’s lands and fisheries.
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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 updatedJul 18, 2026
Matt Schultz has ended his campaign for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat, though he will still appear on the August 18 primary ballot. His exit could affect the ranked-choice general election in November, where the race is now centered on Republican Nick Begich and independent Bill Hill. Before dropping out, Schultz had been one of Begich’s challengers and took part in an Anchorage forum on issues including climate change, healthcare, resource development, and AI data centers.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
Independent, Democrat challenging US Rep. Begich meet at Anchorage forum
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ADAnchorage Daily News9 days ago
Democrat Matt Schultz drops out of Alaska’s U.S. House race
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ADAnchorage Daily News3 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
Endorsements
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Endorsers of Matt Schultz for Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Alaska Democratic Party
Public figure
The Alaska Democratic Party backed Matt Schultz for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$865.4K
$649.1K
$432.7K
$216.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$865.4K
$470.7K
$394.8K
$21.9K
Source: FEC