Energy
Supports expanding Alaska oil and gas production, including North Slope natural gas.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Nick Begich
Candidate for U.S. House · Alaska · At-large
THE PERSON
Background
Nick Begich was born in Anchorage and worked in technology, finance and product development at Ford before returning to Alaska and starting businesses.
Roots
- Business founder
- Technology, finance and product development experience
Education
- Baylor University · B.B.A. in entrepreneurship
- Indiana University · M.B.A.
Background sources checked October 29, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Infrastructure
Supports investment in ports, airports, roads, rail and the Alaska Marine Highway.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Border security
Supports stronger border enforcement and efforts to stop fentanyl trafficking.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Alaska Native rights
Supports Alaska Native land rights and settlement trusts.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Veterans
Supports reducing veterans’ care waits and improving access to housing and benefits.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports rural telehealth, mobile clinics, provider recruitment and prescription-price transparency.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Fisheries
Supports bycatch research and enforcement against illegal foreign fishing.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Defense
Supports Arctic defense investments and additional icebreaker capacity.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · At-large · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Alaska Division of Elections — certified 2026 general-election candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.