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Bill
Hill

Alaska fisherman and former school superintendent Bill Hill runs as an independent for Alaska's at-large U.S. House seat in 2026

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Opponents Nick Begich R+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Bill Hill is a commercial fisherman, educator, and small-business owner from Naknek, in Bristol Bay, Alaska, running as an independent candidate for Alaska's at-large U.S. House seat in the November 2026 general election. 123 He has been a commercial fisherman since 1977 and owns Bristol Bay Brailer, a business he founded in 2015. Before the campaign he had a career in education spanning roles as teacher, Student Services Director for the Lake and Peninsula School District, principal of Igiugig School, and superintendent of the Bristol Bay School District (2013–2023). 1

Hill grew up in Kokhanok and has lived in Naknek since 2009. He holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a master's in education administration from the University of Phoenix, and earned a superintendent's endorsement from the University of Alaska Anchorage. 1 He previously served on the board of Paug-Vik, his village corporation in Naknek, including a decade as its president, before resigning to run for Congress. 1618

Hill launched his congressional campaign in January 2026, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich III. He describes himself as a lifelong independent and is listed as Nonpartisan on his Alaska state candidate statement and as Independent in Federal Election Commission records. 11118 His campaign has drawn national attention as part of a broader pattern of independent candidates competing for seats Republicans are defending in 2026. 267

At a glance

Party
Nonpartisan
Running for
U.S. House · District At-large, Alaska
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Commercial fisherman and owner, Bristol Bay Brailer
Website
billhillforalaskans.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    news
    AP reports Hill campaign criticizes Begich's support for Iran war; affordability central to Hill's message

    The AP described affordability, high fuel costs, and opposition to billionaire influence as central Hill campaign themes. The campaign also criticized Begich's support for the Iran war, though no specific date was given for that criticism.

    A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Hill speaks at Juneau campaign event

    The AP reported Hill speaking at a Juneau campaign event on Oct. 7, though no debate between Hill and Begich was reported.

    A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    Hill's campaign reports raising over $1.1 million in Q3, including 2,500-plus Alaska donors

    The Alaska Current reported that Hill's campaign raised more than $1.1 million from July 1 through Sept. 30, ahead of the Oct. 15 FEC deadline. Begich had reported raising more than $5.4 million through end of July. Outside group spending was described as roughly $3 million per side.

    Bill Hill nearly doubles fundraising as Election Day nears · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 3
    poll
    NYT/Siena poll shows Begich at 47%, Hill at 35%; RCV simulation narrows gap to 53–47

    A New York Times/Siena poll of 504 likely voters, fielded Sept. 24–Oct. 1, put Begich at 47% and Hill at 35% on the initial ballot. In a ranked-choice simulation, Begich led 53% to 47%. Democrat Eric Hafner was at 8% and Libertarian Jim McDermott at 5%.

    Toplines: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Alaska · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    endorsement
    MoveOn endorses Bill Hill for Alaska's at-large House seat

    MoveOn listed an endorsement of Hill on its website, with the page updated Oct. 2.

    Bill Hill : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 22
    news
    Hill campaign ads emphasize affordability and working-class background

    Punchbowl News reported that Hill's ads highlighted affordability and his working-class roots, including a line that less than 2% of congressional representatives come from the working class. Polls from the prior two months showed Begich leading Hill by 12 to 16 points.

    Bill Hill digs in on affordability - Punchbowl News · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 17
    news
    Hill holds Homer meet-and-greet, cites 'attacks on rule of law' as motivation to run

    At a Homer meet-and-greet on Sept. 17, reported Sept. 24 by the Homer Independent Press, Hill said he was motivated by 'attacks on the rule of law' and 'naked corruption.' He also expressed support for ending Citizens United.

    Citizen Bill comes to Homer · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 15
    endorsement
    DCCC adds Hill to its Red to Blue program, offering campaign support

    The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Hill to its Red to Blue program, which provides campaign support and expertise. Hill had not committed to caucusing with Democrats if elected, according to the Alaska Current.

    Independent Bill Hill gets a boost from national Democrats · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Aug 18
    filing
    Hill finishes second in Alaska open primary with 32.53% of the vote

    Certified results show Begich received 44.62% and Hill 32.53% in the open primary. The top four candidates advanced to the general election. Results were certified Aug. 31.

    General election ballots are set · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Aug 18
    endorsement
    Alaska Democratic Party endorses Hill ahead of primary; unnamed Democrat suspends campaign and backs Hill

    Before the August primary, the Alaska Democratic Party endorsed Hill despite his self-description as a lifelong independent. The AP also reported that one Democrat suspended his campaign before the primary and endorsed Hill.

    A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Jul 1
    news
    Matt Schultz drops out of Alaska at-large race, clearing path for Bill Hill

    In late July, Matt Schultz dropped out of the race citing a lack of resources, according to the Alaska Current's Oct. 7 report. His exit positioned Hill as the principal challenger to Republican incumbent Nick Begich.

    Bill Hill nearly doubles fundraising as Election Day nears · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • MoveOn organization
    MoveOn candidate page endorses Hill; page updated October 2, 2026 but specific endorsement date not given. front.moveon.org
  • Anna Brawley official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Calvin Schrage official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Donny Olson official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Kameron Perez Verdia official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Ky Holland official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Lyman Hoffman official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Nellie Unangiq Jimmie official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Bryce Edgmon official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Carl Jacobs official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Grier Hopkins official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Kelly Lessens official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Les Gara official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Maxine Dibert official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Paul McDonogh official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Rebecca Himschoot official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Sydney Scout official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America union
    Cited by Hill in a May 28, 2026 KNOM interview; no separate announcement date established. knom.org
  • Advance Native Leadership organization
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no date provided. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Rachel Blakeslee official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Robyn Niayuq Frier official
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no individual date given. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Matt Schultz official
    Democratic candidate who suspended his campaign before the August primary; endorsed Hill per AP reporting. No date given. apnews.com
  • National Education Association union
    Cited by Hill in a May 28, 2026 KNOM interview; no separate announcement date established. knom.org
  • Pacific Northwest Iron Workers District Council union
    Cited by Hill in a May 28, 2026 KNOM interview; no separate announcement date established. knom.org
  • Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 367 union
    Cited by Hill in a May 28, 2026 KNOM interview; no separate announcement date established. knom.org
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed as endorser on Hill's campaign page; no date provided. billhillforalaskans.com
  • Alaska Professional Firefighters Association union
    Cited by Hill in a May 28, 2026 KNOM interview; no separate announcement date established. knom.org
  • Voter Protection Project organization
    Endorsement reported on September 21, 2026 by Independent Voter News. ivn.us · Sep 21, 2026
  • Alaska Democratic Party official
    State Central Committee voted to endorse Hill, citing commitments on organized labor, reproductive freedom, and immigration enforcement reforms. alaskademocrats.org · Sep 1, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Announced endorsement of Hill on August 11, 2026. afge.org · Aug 11, 2026
  • United Auto Workers Region 6 Western States CAP & PAC Council union
    Endorsed Hill on July 6, 2026. billhillforalaskans.com · Jul 6, 2026
  • UFCW Local 1496 union
    Endorsed Hill on June 24, 2026 per campaign endorsements page. billhillforalaskans.com · Jun 24, 2026
  • Association of Flight Attendants-CWA union
    Endorsed Hill on June 23, 2026 per campaign endorsements page. billhillforalaskans.com · Jun 23, 2026
  • Alaska Public Employees Association/APEA-AFT union
    Endorsed Hill on June 22, 2026. billhillforalaskans.com · Jun 22, 2026
  • Alaska AFL-CIO union
    Campaign announced its backing on June 17, 2026. billhillforalaskans.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • The Alaska Center organization
    Named Hill as its endorsed U.S. House candidate; campaign announced the endorsement on June 9, 2026. billhillforalaskans.com · Jun 9, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.34M
Spent
$820K
Cash on hand
$516K

As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AK01092(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Bill Hill nearly doubles fundraising as Election Day nears(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Toplines: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Alaska(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  4. [4] Bill Hill : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  5. [5] Citizen Bill comes to Homer(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  6. [6] Bill Hill digs in on affordability - Punchbowl News(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  7. [7] Alaska Voting Rights PAC Makes Bill Hill Its First Independent Endorsement(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  8. [8] General election ballots are set(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] Independent Bill Hill gets a boost from national Democrats(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  10. [10] Alaska Democrats Finalize Statewide Candidate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
  11. [11] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Alaska's Mary ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 11, 2026
  12. [12] Endorsements - Bill Hill for Alaskans(opens in a new tab) Jul 23, 2026
  13. [13] Endorsements Archives - Bill Hill for Alaskans(opens in a new tab) Jul 6, 2026
  14. [14] The United Auto Workers Region 6 Western States CAP & PAC ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 6, 2026
  15. [15] The Alaska Public Employees Association endorses Bill Hill - Bill Hill for Alaskans(opens in a new tab) Jun 22, 2026
  16. [16] The Alaska Center issues sole endorsement of Bill Hill(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
  17. [17] Bill Hill recaps visit to Nome, Kotzebue ahead of U.S. House Election - KNOM Radio Mission(opens in a new tab) May 28, 2026
  18. [18] Interview with Bill Hill, 2026 candidate for Alaska's U.S. House seat(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
  19. [19] Bill's Platform - Bill Hill for Alaskans(opens in a new tab) May 1, 2026
  20. [20] Bill Hill launches campaign for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026
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