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Alaska Rep. Nick Begich leads 3 challengers in U.S. House primary

Hill secured a November ballot spot after receiving about 31% of the early vote.

Alaska Rep. Nick Begich leads 3 challengers in U.S. House primary
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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Preliminary results show Rep. Nick Begich finished first in Alaska’s U.S. House primary with about 46% of the vote. Bill Hill also secured a November ballot spot, while Matt Schultz placed third despite suspending his campaign.

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Democratic House candidate who finished fourth in the preliminary results

Democratic House candidate who suspended his campaign and placed third

ALSO MENTIONED  Mark Begich, Former U.S. senator and Nick Begich’s uncle; Tom Begich, Candidate for governor and Nick Begich’s uncle

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Bill Hill Advances to Alaska U.S. House General Election

Outlets agree that Nick Begich led Alaska’s U.S. House primary and Bill Hill secured a place on the November ballot. Center outlets present the result as a primary-results update, focusing on Begich’s lead and Hill’s ballot spot; some also look ahead to the ranked-choice general election and add campaign context.

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