2026 Elections · Alaska

Alaska Congressional Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate across Alaska's congressional districts, with FEC campaign finance.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running for Congress in Alaska in 2026?

Nicholas Begich (Republican), Matthew Schultz (Democratic), Eric Hafner (Democratic) and Bill Hill (Nonpartisan).

  • Nicholas BegichRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $6.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Nicholas Begich's sponsored bills →
  • Matthew SchultzDemocratic✓ Verified
    $865K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Eric HafnerDemocratic
    • Positions sourced
  • Bill HillNonpartisan✓ Verified
    $2.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Nicholas Begich votes consistently for economic and job-related legislation and supports multiple immigration bills focused on border and homeland security while opposing a national emergency resolution 13. Bill Hill supports lowering everyday costs by opposing tariffs and promoting housing and energy projects, and backs strong border security and treatment access to combat fentanyl 26. Eric Hafner supports abolishing ICE and granting legal status to all current immigrants, and advocates for a Green New Deal while opposing the fossil fuel industry 410.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueNicholas BegichRepublicanMatthew SchultzDemocraticEric HafnerDemocraticBill HillNonpartisan
Economy & Jobs

Begich votes consistently in favor of economic and job-related legislation, supporting acts on technology use, capital access, privacy, terrorism reinsurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Hill supports lowering everyday costs, opposing tariffs that raise prices, and bringing new housing and energy projects to Alaska to reduce costs for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Nicholas Begich votes consistently in favor of economic and job-related legislation, supporting acts on technology use, capital access, privacy, terrorism reinsurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention 1. Bill Hill supports lowering everyday costs, opposing tariffs that raise prices, and bringing new housing and energy projects to Alaska to reduce costs for working families 2.
Healthcare

Begich votes yea on healthcare bills including reauthorizations, rural care improvements, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Hill supports expanding Medicaid, extending federal healthcare subsidies, and capping prescription drug prices to make healthcare more affordable.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Hill blames incumbent Begich for rising health-insurance costs tied to tax cuts for billionaires and for tariff-driven price increases.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Immigration

Begich votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Hafner supports abolishing ICE and granting legal status to all immigrants currently in the country.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Nicholas Begich votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 1. Eric Hafner supports abolishing ICE and granting legal status to all immigrants currently in the country 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Begich votes yea on public safety legislation including prison staff safety, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, violent offender restrictions, and privacy protections.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Hill supports combating the fentanyl epidemic with strong border security and access to treatment and harm reduction strategies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Nicholas Begich votes yea on public safety legislation including prison staff safety, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, violent offender restrictions, and privacy protections 1. Bill Hill supports combating the fentanyl epidemic with strong border security and access to treatment and harm reduction strategies 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Schultz says abortion should be constitutionally protected and that the decision belongs to a woman and her doctor, not politicians.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Begich votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and multiple appropriations acts related to national security and agriculture.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Hill supports reducing the deficit by aligning government spending with revenue and opposes massive tax cuts for the ultra-rich that increase debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Nicholas Begich votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and multiple appropriations acts related to national security and agriculture 1. Bill Hill supports reducing the deficit by aligning government spending with revenue and opposes massive tax cuts for the ultra-rich that increase debt 2.
Energy & Environment

Begich votes yea on environmental and energy-related bills including EPA rule disapproval, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and energy assistance, but votes nay on diesel emissions redu…

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Hafner supports implementing a Green New Deal and taxing polluters, and opposes the fossil fuel industry.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Hill supports an all-of-the-above energy approach to lower fuel costs, including maximizing oil and natural gas production and restoring tax credits for renewable projects.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Nicholas Begich votes yea on environmental and energy-related bills including EPA rule disapproval, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and energy assistance, but votes nay on diesel emissions reduction 1. Eric Hafner supports implementing a Green New Deal and taxing polluters, and opposes the fossil fuel industry 2. Bill Hill supports an all-of-the-above energy approach to lower fuel costs, including maximizing oil and natural gas production and restoring tax credits for renewable projects 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Begich votes nay on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Hafner opposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars and supports a policy of military neutrality.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Hill supports a strong, secure border to help stop the flow of fentanyl into the country.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Nicholas Begich voted against resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, but voted in favor of defense authorization, naming a veterans clinic, and amendments to the FISA law 1. Eric Hafner opposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars and supports a policy of military neutrality 2. Bill Hill supports a strong, secure border to help stop the flow of fentanyl into the country 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Nicholas Begich votes consistently in favor of economic and job-related legislation, supporting acts on technology use, capital access, privacy, terrorism reinsurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention. Bill Hill supports lowering everyday costs, opposing tariffs that raise prices, and bringing new housing and energy projects to Alaska to reduce costs for working families.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Nicholas Begich votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills supporting border security, homeland security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Eric Hafner supports abolishing ICE and granting legal status to all immigrants currently in the country.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Nicholas Begich votes yea on public safety legislation including prison staff safety, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, violent offender restrictions, and privacy protections. Bill Hill supports combating the fentanyl epidemic with strong border security and access to treatment and harm reduction strategies.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Nicholas Begich votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and multiple appropriations acts related to national security and agriculture. Bill Hill supports reducing the deficit by aligning government spending with revenue and opposes massive tax cuts for the ultra-rich that increase debt.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Nicholas Begich votes yea on environmental and energy-related bills including EPA rule disapproval, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and energy assistance, but votes nay on diesel emissions reduction. Eric Hafner supports implementing a Green New Deal and taxing polluters, and opposes the fossil fuel industry. Bill Hill supports an all-of-the-above energy approach to lower fuel costs, including maximizing oil and natural gas production and restoring tax credits for renewable projects.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Nicholas Begich voted against resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, but voted in favor of defense authorization, naming a veterans clinic, and amendments to the FISA law. Eric Hafner opposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars and supports a policy of military neutrality. Bill Hill supports a strong, secure border to help stop the flow of fentanyl into the country.