Begich Wins Alaska House Seat as Ranked Choice Voting Stays
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Republican Nick Begich III has defeated incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola in the Alaska House race, reclaiming the seat for the GOP. Peltola, who initially won the seat in a 2022 special election, lost after Alaska's ranked choice voting process was applied, with Begich securing 51% of the vote. Peltola's campaign focused on centrist policies, including support for the Willow Project, which caused friction within her party. The GOP united behind Begich after Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom dropped out of the race, consolidating Republican support.
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