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Nicholas Begich III
Coverage of Nicholas Begich III in the Nexus archive.
- Alaskan political scion hopes to hold onto state's single House seat
A heated primary battle is underway for Alaska's single U.S. House seat, featuring incumbent Rep. Nicholas Begich III and independent candidate Bill Hill. The open primary also included multiple candidates from various parties with differing platforms, ranging from resource development to support for tax cuts. Key issues highlighted include the status of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and balancing Second Amendment rights with other economic priorities.