About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Alaska’s at-large district, Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola will be facing off against Republican Nick Begich III. Pelota, aged 51, is a former state representative, while Begich, 46, is a board member on a conservative think tank. Two other minor candidates - Democrat Eric Hafner, a federal prisoner, and Alaskan Independence Party chair John Howe, are also on the ballot. Alaska uses a unique ranked-choice voting system, and the winner will need to receive over 50% of votes.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives includes 212 Democrats and 220 Republicans, with 3 vacancies. Alaska’s largest demographic group is non-Hispanic whites at 58%, while Native Americans make up 22% of the population. Alaska has one of the largest Native populations of any state.
Alaska has tended to favor Republicans. In the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump carried the state by 10%. However, Peltola emerged victorious in the 2022 election, winning by 10%. This race is expected to be highly competitive, and will play a crucial role in determining which party controls the House of Representatives.
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