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Alaska’s U.S. House race is exploding with national money and attention as independent Bill Hill, a Dena’ina Athabascan with roots in fishing and education, battles incumbent Republican Nick Begich. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has officially backed Hill’s bid to flip the seat, while Republican PACs, including MAGA Inc., are pouring cash into ads to stop him. Despite Begich’s 12-point primary win, Hill sees the national spotlight as proof of the race’s competitiveness and is calling for multiparty reform, refusing to pledge party loyalty. With ranked-choice voting narrowing the field and a top Democratic contender dropping out, turnout could tip the scales. Both sides are painting the other as weak — Democrats highlight Begich’s shaky win and Alaska’s independent voters; Republicans call Hill a Democrat in disguise and cite his past donations. This is shaping up to be one of the most expensive and consequential races in Alaska’s history.

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