Nick
Begich
Nick Begich is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large seat, seeking re-election in 2026.
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Background
Nick Begich (Republican) is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district, elected to the 119th Congress and sworn in on January 3, 2025. 15 He was born in Anchorage and currently resides in Chugiak, Alaska. 12
Before serving in Congress, Begich founded and served as executive chairman of Farshore Partners (2006–2024) and as managing partner of Dashfire, and earlier held product marketing and technology management roles at Ford Motor Company (2002–2004). 21 He holds a B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship from Baylor University (1999) and an M.B.A. from Indiana University (2002). 15
In Congress, Begich serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and holds vice-chair roles on the Natural Resources subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and the Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. 2 He is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. 27
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District At-large, Alaska
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Alaska (At-Large)
- Website
- alaskansfornickbegich.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Nick Begich voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 674
- missed
- 0.9%
- with their party’s majority
- 95%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 674 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 7newsBegich had raised more than $5.4 million through end of July, per Alaska Current report
The Alaska Current reported that Begich had raised more than $5.4 million through the end of July, in a story comparing fundraising with challenger Bill Hill. A full July–September comparison was not yet available ahead of the October 15 FEC deadline.
Bill Hill nearly doubles fundraising as Election Day nears · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementVP JD Vance campaigns in Fairbanks for Begich and Sen. Dan Sullivan
Vice President Vance held a rally in Fairbanks to boost Begich and Sen. Sullivan. Vance praised Begich as a 'machine' and an effective legislator, according to the Anchorage Daily News.
Vice President JD Vance stumps for Republican candidates at Fairbanks rally · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3pollNYT/Siena poll shows Begich leading Hill 47% to 35% in first-choice measure
A New York Times/Siena poll of 504 likely voters surveyed September 24–October 1 showed Begich at 47%, Hill at 35%, Hafner at 8%, McDermott at 5%, with 5% undecided. A ranked-choice simulation showed Begich leading Hill 53% to 47% in the final round.
Toplines: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Alaska · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3endorsementTrump endorses Begich for re-election as Alaska's U.S. Representative
President Trump posted, 'Nick Begich has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as U.S. Representative from Alaska.'
"Nick Begich has my Complete and Total ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsSenate passes Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act co-sponsored by Begich; sent to president
The Senate passed by unanimous consent the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act, the House version of which Begich co-sponsored with Senators Murkowski and Sullivan. The bill was sent to the president. The announcement came from Begich's congressional office.
Delegation Sends Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsADN reports on fisheries debate positions of leading Alaska House candidates
The Anchorage Daily News published a detailed account of the September 12 Kodiak fisheries debate, noting Begich's support for broader representation on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and his Bycatch Reduction Act.
Leading candidates in Alaska U.S. House race endorse ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12debateBegich and Hill face off at Kodiak fisheries debate
Begich and Hill broadly agreed on reducing bycatch but differed on targets. Begich said the goal should be 'aggressive' reductions and touted his Bycatch Reduction Act; Hill called for zero bycatch. Begich attributed declining king and chum salmon runs largely to bycatch.
Leading candidates in Alaska U.S. House race endorse ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 7endorsementHouse Speaker Mike Johnson holds closed rally for Begich in Palmer
Speaker Johnson held a campaign event in Palmer on behalf of Begich. The rally was closed to the public and press, according to Alaska's News Source.
Elections 2026: One month until Alaska Decides · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 31newsAlaska certifies primary results; Begich, Hill, Hafner, McDermott advance to November ballot
The Alaska Division of Elections certified the primary results, setting the four-candidate ranked-choice general election ballot for November 3.
General election ballots are set · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 18filingBegich finishes first in Alaska open primary with 44.62% of the vote
Begich received 72,696 votes (44.62%) in the open primary, ahead of independent Bill Hill who received 53,008 votes (32.53%). Results were certified August 31.
General election ballots are set · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Alaska District 36 Republican Committee organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Dan Sullivan, U.S. Senator from Alaska officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Scott Perry officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Byron Donalds officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Cathy Tilton, Alaska state House Speaker officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Glenda Ledford, Mayor of Wasilla officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Michael Welch, Mayor of North Pole officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- David Pruhs, Mayor of Fairbanks officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Club for Growth PAC organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Americans for Prosperity Action Alaska organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Alaska Outdoor Council organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Alaska Republican Party organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- FreedomWorks for America organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Anchorage Young Republicans organizationListed as an endorser in iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date given. ivoterguide.com
- Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House officialListed as an endorser on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Elise Stefanik, House Republican Conference Chair officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Mike Lee officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Bruce Westerman, House Natural Resources Committee Chair officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Shelley Hughes, Alaska state Senator officialListed on Begich's campaign endorsement page; no date given. alaskansfornickbegich.com
- Donald Trump, President of the United States officialTrump wrote: "Nick Begich has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as U.S. Representative from Alaska." x.com · Oct 3, 2026
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organizationEndorsed Begich for reelection alongside Senator Dan Sullivan. nfib.com · Sep 10, 2026
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationAnnounced endorsement before a roundtable on August 12, 2026. Begich called it "an honor." uschamber.com · Aug 12, 2026
- Freedom Caucus Fund organizationListed Begich for Alaska's at-large district; dated record indicates August 11, 2026. freedomcaucusfund.com · Aug 11, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House AK-00 · R | Lost | 61,513 | 23.3% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $5.47M
- Spent
- $2.46M
- Cash on hand
- $3.12M
As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2AK01083(opens in a new tab)
Sources 22
- [1] Endorsements | Nick Begich For Alaska(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Nick Begich III (R) – AK-AL House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Nick Begich III iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Bill Hill nearly doubles fundraising as Election Day nears(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Vice President JD Vance stumps for Republican candidates at Fairbanks rally(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [6] Elections 2026: One month until Alaska Decides(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [7] "Nick Begich has my Complete and Total ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [8] Toplines: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Alaska(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [9] Solutions | Nick for Alaska(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [10] Delegation Sends Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [11] General election ballots are set(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [12] Leading candidates in Alaska U.S. House race endorse ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [13] Alaska Small Businesses Endorse Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich for Reelection(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
- [14] Nick Begich (AK-AL)(opens in a new tab) Aug 21, 2026
- [15] U.S. Chamber Joins Alaska Business Leaders for Working ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
- [16] Endorsements - Freedom Caucus Fund(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
- [17] Congressman Begich Applauds Forest Service Announcement of ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2026
- [18] Rep. Begich tells legislators to seize the moment on ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 10, 2026
- [19] Congressman Begich Votes to Pass Affordable HOMES Act to Lower ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2026
- [20] Rethinking Rural Health Care in America's Remote Frontiers(opens in a new tab) Dec 9, 2025
- [21] Congress | Representative Nick Begich Alaska at Large - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
- [22] Energy(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025