Nick Begich III Secures Alaska's House Seat, Flipping It for Republicans
Republican Nick Begich III has won Alaska's U.S. House seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola with 51.3% of the vote after ranked choice tabulation. Begich's victory flips the seat from Democrat to Republican, contributing to the GOP's slim majority in the House. Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, expressed gratitude for her service and support for Begich. The results remain unofficial until certified by the Division of Elections.