Polling Average
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49.1%
37.4%
34.8%
Republican
Incumbent
IncumbentNick Begich
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Alaska
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
$18.8K
NOV 3, 2027
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
88%chance to win
$18.8KNOV 3, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age48 years old (Oct 21, 1977)
GenderMale
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LocationAlaska
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationThe Master's Academy (Oviedo, Florida), 1995
Notable personal detailsNicholas Joseph Begich III is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district (sworn in January 3, 2025). Before Congress, he worked as a business owner, entrepreneur, and investor. He previously ran for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat in the 2022 special and regular elections. He is a member of the Begich political family and is the nephew of former U.S. senator Mark Begich.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports preserving and extending recent tax cuts, opposes new income tax increases, and voted for Republican legislation that reduces taxes for working families while trimming federal spending. Emphasizes pro-growth tax policy and fiscal restraint alongside targeted investments for Alaska.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to the Affordable Care Act and changes to Medicaid eligibility while also pursuing federal rural health funding for Alaska. Opposed a three-year extension of ACA premium subsidies and has endorsed Medicaid ‘‘integrity’’ reforms such as work requirements. Has secured federal dollars to strengthen rural hospitals and telehealth in Alaska.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger immigration enforcement and border controls, including expanding tools to detain and deport noncitizens who pose threats and implementing measures such as Migrant Protection Protocols. Backed legislation increasing criminal grounds for inadmissibility and deportability and voted for bills framed to give states additional enforcement standing. Emphasizes public safety and national security in immigration policy.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restrictions on abortion while allowing exceptions for the life of the mother and for rape and incest; opposes federal funding for most abortions. Has supported federal legislation aligned with restricting abortion-related practices, including backing the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and related measures.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding Alaska oil and gas development and major energy infrastructure (including Alaska LNG and pipelines), favors rolling back federal restrictions and regulations that limit resource development, and emphasizes energy independence and U.S. energy security. Policies prioritize unlocking fossil fuel and mineral resources to create jobs and strengthen economic growth rather than aggressive emissions limits.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate strongly supports the Second Amendment and opposes gun control legislation. He has said he will defend the right to keep and bear arms, advocated firearm safety training, and cosponsored federal concealed-carry reciprocity legislation.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 19, 2026
Nick Begich is in the news because Alaska’s 2026 election is underway, with his U.S. House race heading toward the primary and November general election. Recent reports say he remains the Republican incumbent and is facing challengers, while Democratic candidate Matt Schultz has ended his campaign, leaving Begich and independent Bill Hill as the main contenders. Begich has also held a cash advantage in fundraising, and outside spending is expected to play a role in the race.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News5 months ago
Independent, Democrat challenging US Rep. Begich meet at Anchorage forum
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ADAnchorage Daily News5 months ago
Peltola posts massive campaign fundraising, but Republicans maintain cash advantage in Alaska congressional races
Positive
ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
Democrat Matt Schultz drops out of Alaska’s U.S. House race
Neutral
ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
2026 Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the primary election
Neutral
Latest Polls
Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Nick Begich currently averages 49.1%, ranking first in this race, 11.7 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 49.1%Position: firstMargin: +11.7 ptsLatest poll: 47.0% (Sep 24 - Oct 1)Polls included: 22
Average recalculated from polls through Sep 24 - Oct 1.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$5.5M
$4.1M
$2.7M
$1.4M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.6M
$41.2K
$1.6M
$66.6K
Cycle 2024
$2.8M
$104.3K
$2.7M
$114.5K
Cycle 2026
$5.5M
$3.1M
$2.5M
$129.2K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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