Nicholas Iii Begich: 2026 U.S. House candidate

The 2026 race

Nicholas Iii Begich is running as the Republican incumbent in Alaska’s contested U.S. House general election on Nov. 3, 2026. An incumbent is the candidate who currently holds the office.

Begich is one of 12 candidates in the race. No biographies or documented policy positions are on file for the candidates, so the field’s views on issues cannot be described from their filings.

Candidates and financial activity

The reported fundraising and spending figures vary across the field. Cash-on-hand amounts are not on file for any candidate.

• Matthew Christopher Williams (Independent): Williams is an Independent candidate. Williams reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• John Brendan Williams (Democrat): Williams is a Democratic candidate. Williams reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• David Ambrose (N): Ambrose is a candidate listed with the N label. Ambrose reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Owen Nicholas Carlson (AKI): Carlson is a candidate listed with the AKI label. Carlson reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Nicholas Iii Begich (Republican): Begich is the incumbent Republican candidate. Begich reports $5,470,446.24 raised and $2,455,618.51 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• David II Ambrose (UN): Ambrose is a candidate listed with the UN label. Ambrose reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Hafner Eric (Democrat): Eric is a Democratic candidate. Eric reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Matthew Damian Schultz (Democrat): Schultz is a Democratic candidate. Schultz reports $865,433.30 raised and $394,752.27 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Mary Peltola (Democrat): Peltola is a Democratic candidate. Peltola reports $152,304.86 raised and $232,791.29 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Melanie A. Salazar (NON): Salazar is a candidate listed with the NON label. Salazar reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Lady Donna Dutchess (N): Dutchess is a candidate listed with the N label. Dutchess reports $0 raised and $0 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

• Bill Hill (Independent): Hill is an Independent candidate. Hill reports $1,336,291.63 raised and $820,405.67 spent. A biography, cash-on-hand amount and documented policy positions are not on file.

Where the candidates stand

No documented policy positions are on file for any candidate in this race. Fundraising and spending totals describe financial activity, not a candidate’s views on legislation or public policy. They should not be used to assign a position to Begich or any of his opponents.

What comes next

The candidate list, campaign finance filings and any policy statements added to official filings will provide voters with more information as the election approaches. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026, and the race is contested.