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Live results: Begich looks to defend Alaska House seat in primary

Live results: Begich looks to defend Alaska House seat in primary

Summary

Voters in Alaska are voting to choose candidates for the November election. First-term Republican Rep. Nick Begich is trying to keep his seat, while independent Bill Hill is leading among many challengers. Democrat Matt Schultz withdrew and supported Bill Hill.

Key Facts

  • Alaska voters are voting in a primary election.
  • Nick Begich, a Republican, currently holds Alaska’s at-large House seat.
  • Bill Hill, an independent candidate, is leading among challengers.
  • Matt Schultz, a Democrat and pastor from Anchorage, was initially leading Hill in polls.
  • Matt Schultz dropped out of the race.
  • Schultz endorsed Bill Hill after leaving the race.
  • The seat is for Alaska’s single (at-large) House seat.
  • The winner will compete in the November general election.
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