2026 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States House of Representatives to represent the state of Alaska and its at-large district. The election will coincide with other elections to the U.S. House, elections to the United States Senate, and various other state and local elections. The primary election will occur on August 18, 2026.[1]
Incumbent Nick Begich III was elected with 51.22% of the vote in 2024, narrowly defeating then-incumbent Mary Peltola, the first Democrat to represent Alaska in the House since 1972.[2][3][4]
The race will be conducted using ranked-choice voting.
Candidates
[edit]Republican Party
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Nick Begich III, incumbent U.S. representative (2025–present)[5]
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nick Begich III (R) | $824,290 | $258,842 | $669,778 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[6] | |||
Democratic Party
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mary Peltola, former U.S. representative (2022–2025)[7]
Fundraising
[edit]| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mary Peltola (D) | $19,840 | $83,015 | $20,794 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[6] | |||
Primary election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Nick Begich (R)
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[8]
Organizations
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[10] | Likely R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[11] | Likely R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] | Likely R | April 10, 2025 |
Polling
[edit]Hypothetical polling
Nick Begich III vs. Mary Peltola
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Nick Begich III (R) |
Mary Peltola (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data for Progress (D)[13] | February 28 – March 7, 2025 | 1000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 46% | 46% | 5%[a] | 3% |
Notelist
[edit]- ^ "I would rank neither" with 5%
References
[edit]- ^ "Primary Election Information". Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
Primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in August of even numbered years.
- ^ Miller, Maya (November 20, 2024). "Begich Defeats Peltola in Alaska, Flipping House Seat for Republicans". The New York Times. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Bohrer, Becky (November 21, 2024). "Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat". AP News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Stone, Eric (November 12, 2024). "Begich maintains lead and repeal of ranked choice still passing in updated election results". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, James (May 8, 2025). "Trump backs Begich for reelection to Alaska's U.S. House seat in 2026". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
Begich is the only candidate who has formally indicated his intent to run for Alaska's seat in the 2026 election so far.
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Alaska". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "Statement of Candidacy - Mary Peltola (AK-01)". Federal Election Commission. November 8, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, James (May 8, 2025). "Trump backs Begich for reelection to Alaska's U.S. House seat in 2026". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Club for Growth PAC-Endorsed Candidates". Club for Growth. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
- ^ "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ "Oil Taxes, Rural Subsistence, Public School Funding: These Are a Few of Alaska Voters' Favorite Things". Data For Progress. March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites for candidates