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August 18, 2026
Bill Hill Advances in Alaska House Race Against Rep. Nick Begich III
- Bill Hill, an independent candidate, advances to the general election alongside incumbent Rep. Nick Begich III after a competitive primary.
- Democrat Matt Schultz suspended his campaign but remains on the ballot, having been in third place when he dropped out.
- Hill has raised over $1.3 million for his campaign, significantly increasing his financial resources compared to Begich's $3.2 million.
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- Live results: Begich looks to defend Alaska House seat in primaryAug 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- Independent Bill Hill advances in race for Alaska’s GOP-held House seatAug 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM · The Hill
- Alaskan political scion hopes to hold onto state's single House seatAug 19, 2026 at 5:34 AM · Fox News