Republican U.S. Representative Nick Begich and independent Bill Hill advanced to the general election for Alaska's single House seat, setting up a November contest under the state's ranked-choice voting system.
Begich, the incumbent since 2025, entered the primary with a significant cash advantage and strong support from President Donald Trump. Hill, a commercial fisherman and former school superintendent, was aided by a crucial endorsement after Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz—the top Democrat in the primary—suspended his campaign and backed the independent.
Alaska's primary allows the top four vote-getters to advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation. Begich and Hill cleared that threshold. Other candidates, including independent religious leader Lady Donna Dutchess and Libertarian John E. Foddrill Sr. did not secure enough votes.
Voters will rank candidates in the November general election, which will determine Alaska's sole representative in the House.
