Nick Begich III built strong connections with local Republican organizations, women's clubs, and grassroots groups across Alaska, regularly appearing at GOP events, community forums, and state conventions (Anchorage Daily News, 8/17/24; Anchorage Daily News, 4/21/24).
Endorsements for Begich came from many local Republican district committees and state legislators, but less so from national Republican leaders early on. Major endorsements from national figures like House Speaker Mike Johnson and organizations followed after primary rivals withdrew (Anchorage Daily News, 8/23/24; Anchorage Daily News, 10/16/24).
Begich portrayed himself as a pragmatic, conservative leader focused on Alaska's needs, emphasizing unity, economic opportunity, and direct engagement with voters. He publicly appealed for bipartisanship in campaign statements (Kodiak Daily Mirror, 11/17/24; Anchorage Daily News, 11/4/24).
There was persistent criticism regarding negative campaigning, especially during closely contested races with Sarah Palin and Mary Peltola, with both sides and supporting PACs spending heavily on attack ads (Anchorage Daily News, 10/18/24; Juneau Empire, 2/8/25).
Potential vulnerability: Despite strong local support, Begich sometimes lagged in statewide favorability ratings and fundraising compared to opponents, and faced public skepticism over his family's Democratic ties and some negative perceptions from both Republican and Democratic voters (Juneau Empire, 3/26/25; Anchorage Dispatch News, 3/21/22).
Nick Begich III's 2022 House Campaign Was Managed By Truman Reed According to Anchorage Daily News, 'His campaign manager is Truman Reed, who led Young's 2020 campaign and was employed by Young until recently.' [Anchorage Daily News, 10/23/21]
2023: Begich Appointed Josh Walton As Campaign Manager According to Alaska Beacon, "Begich has appointed Josh Walton, an aide to Rep. Laddie Shaw, R-Anchorage, as his campaign manager, and said they intend to name regional campaign chairs in order to create a grassroots network of supporters across the state in the next year." [Alaska Beacon, 7/14/23]
2022: Nick Begich III Was The Only House Candidate To Seek Alaska GOP Central Committee Endorsement At Fairbanks Meeting According to Alaska Public Media, "Begich was the only House candidate who sought the Central Committee's endorsement at the Fairbanks meeting." [Alaska Public Media, 4/22/22]
2024: Alaska Republican Party Sought To Improve Begich's Chances By Urging Candidates To Drop Out According to Anchorage Daily News, "Officials within the Alaska Republican Party had asked the third-place finisher, Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, to drop out of the race after she received 20% of the primary vote. They also pressured fourth-place finisher Matthew Salisbury, a relatively unknown Republican, to drop out of the race, arguing that would improve Begich's chances of besting Peltola in November." [Anchorage Daily News, 9/11/24]
2024: Alaska Republican Party Sought To Improve Begich's Election Prospects By Urging Rival Republicans To Drop Out According to Anchorage Daily News, "Officials within the Alaska Republican Party had asked the third-place finisher, Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, to drop out of the race after she received 20% of the primary vote. They also pressured fourth-place finisher Matthew Salisbury, a relatively unknown Republican, to drop out of the race, arguing that would improve Begich's chances of besting Peltola in November." [Anchorage Daily News, 9/11/24]
2022: Mike Coons Stated Nick Begich Followed Alaska Republican Party Endorsement Rules According to an opinion piece by Mike Coons in Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "Let me be clear, Nick Begich followed the ARP rules to get the endorsement he got. The others could have done the same, they did not." [Mike Coons - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, 4/27/22]
2022: Alaska Republican Party Did Not Ask Nick Begich To Withdraw From General Election According to an opinion piece by Ann Brown in Alaska Dispatch News, "the party also received calls for us to demand that either Nick Begich or Gov. Palin withdraw from the November general election. The party supports Republicans; therefore, we did not ask either candidate to withdraw from the race." [Ann Brown - Alaska Dispatch News, 9/13/22]
2023: Begich Appointed Josh Walton As Campaign Manager According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "Begich has appointed Josh Walton, an aide to Rep. Laddie Shaw, RAnchorage, as his campaign manager, and said they intend to name regional campaign chairs in order to create a grassroots network of supporters across the state in the next year." [Daily Sitka Sentinel, 7/14/23]
2023: Nick Begich III Appointed Josh Walton As Campaign Manager According to Kodiak Daily Mirror (Alaska), "Begich has appointed Josh Walton, an aide to Rep. Laddie Shaw, R-Anchorage, as his campaign manager, and said they intend to name regional campaign chairs in order to create a grassroots network of supporters across the state in the next year." [Kodiak Daily Mirror (Alaska), 7/17/23]
2024: Begich Received More Stage Time Than Dahlstrom At State Convention According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich also received more than double the stage time as Dahlstrom --- with over 40 minutes of prepared remarks and audience question for Begich compared to Dahlstrom's 20 minutes on Friday evening." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/21/24]
2024: Nick Begich Participated In A Debate Hosted By The House District 1 Republicans In Ketchikan According to Anchorage Daily News, "All three candidates were in Ketchikan earlier this month for campaign events. Begich and Dahlstrom held a debate hosted by the House District 1 Republicans, after which the local group endorsed Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/13/24]
April 2022: Alaska Republican Party Endorsed Nick Begich For Congress According to Must Read Alaska, "The Alaska Republican Party has endorsed Nick Begich for Congress. The vote at the State Central Committee was taken on Thursday, prior to the beginning of the Alaska Republican Convention on Friday." [Must Read Alaska, 4/22/22]
April 2022: Alaska Republican Party Endorsed Nick Begich III For U.S. House According to Alaska Public Media, "The Alaska Republican Party has endorsed Nick Begich III for the state's sole U.S. House seat. It's the party's first official endorsement in the crowded race." [Alaska Public Media, 4/22/22]
2024: Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, And Elise Stefanik Endorsed Nick Begich After Dahlstrom's Exit According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Johnson was quick to pivot on Friday, endorsing Begich on social media. He called Begich a 'commonsense conservative' and said Alaska's U.S. House seat is 'key to growing' the GOP majority. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who had also previously backed Dahlstrom, endorsed Begich on Friday - as did Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, writing that flipping Alaska's seat 'is a top priority for House Republicans.'" [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 8/29/24]
September 2024: National Republicans Supported Begich After Dahlstrom Dropped Out According to Arctic Sounder, "National Republicans - including House Speaker Mike Johnson - were quick to back Begich after Dahlstrom, their original choice for the seat, backed out of the race. Trump had endorsed Dahlstrom and so far has not come out in support of Begich after Dahlstrom dropped out." [Arctic Sounder, 9/5/24]
2024: Alaska Republican Party Leaders Pressured Candidates To Drop Out To Consolidate Support For Begich According to Anchorage Daily News, "both [Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and Matthew Salisbury] faced significant pressure to drop out from leaders within the Alaska Republican Party, who sought to consolidate support for Begich." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 9/12/24]
2024: Alaska Republican Party Pressured Other Candidates To Drop Out To Consolidate Support For Begich According to Anchorage Daily News, "Both faced significant pressure to drop out from leaders within the Alaska Republican Party, who sought to consolidate support for Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 9/12/24]
2024: Alaska GOP Leaders Pressured Other Republican Candidates To Withdraw To Aid Begich According to Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), "After the primary, Alaska GOP leaders pressured third-place finisher Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and fourth-place finisher Matthew Salisbury to drop out of the race, arguing it would clear the path for Begich to more easily defeat Peltola." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 9/13/24]
2024: Anchorage Daily News Reported Alaska GOP Leaders Pressured Other Candidates To Clear Way For Begich According to Anchorage Daily News, "After the primary, Alaska GOP leaders pressured third-place finisher Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and fourth-place finisher Matthew Salisbury to drop out of the race, arguing it would clear the path for Begich to more easily defeat Peltola." [Anchorage Daily News, 9/13/24]
2024: Anchorage Daily News Reported Begich Was Endorsed By The Congressional Leadership Fund And Club For Growth According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich is also endorsed by the Congressional Leadership Fund, which works to elect GOP candidates, and by the conservative Club for Growth, which has an affiliated political action committee that raises money for hard-right federal candidates." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/16/24]
2024: Nick Begich Was Endorsed By The House Freedom Caucus According to Anchorage Daily News, "Peltola criticized Begich for being endorsed by the Freedom Caucus, the group of right-wing Republicans who seek to shrink the size of government, often using divisive and chaotic tactics to do so. Its associated political action committee, the House Freedom Fund, has funneled thousands of dollars to Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/22/24]
2024: Begich Was Endorsed By Trump's Freedom Caucus And House Freedom Fund According to Anchorage Daily News, "Peltola criticized Begich for being endorsed by the Freedom Caucus, the group of right-wing Republicans who seek to shrink the size of government, often using divisive and chaotic tactics to do so. Its associated political action committee, the House Freedom Fund, has funneled thousands of dollars to Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/22/24]
Early 2024: House Freedom Caucus Endorsed Begich In House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "Early in his campaign, Begich was endorsed by the House Freedom Caucus, an ultraconservative group that played a key role in instigating a protracted fight last year over the U.S. House speakership." [Anchorage Daily News, 11/21/24]
November 2024: National Republican Congressional Committee Congratulated Begich on Victory According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "'Congratulations to Congressman-elect Nick Begich on his resounding victory,' National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Ben Petersen stated in a release shortly after the results went public." [NBC - 2 KTUU, 11/21/24]
2022: Begich's Campaign Did Not Receive Donald Trump's Endorsement According to Juneau Empire, "Truman Reed, Begich's campaign manager, said Trump has not endorsed Begich's campaign but noted endorsements the campaign has gotten." [Juneau Empire, 2/17/22]
March 2022: Nick Begich III Claimed Endorsements And Growing GOP Support After Young's Death According to Alaska Dispatch News, 'In the phone interview, Begich also cited endorsements that came in from GOP groups over the weekend, after Young's death. "The Republicans across the state are unifying around this campaign, recognizing the importance of moving quickly," he said.' [Alaska Dispatch News, 3/22/22]
March 2022: Begich Sought To Consolidate GOP Support Following Young's Death According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich, the Republican who filed to challenge Young months ago, has been trying to consolidate GOP support. Since Young's death last week, he's announced endorsements from several Republican districts, along with a hunting and fishing group called the Alaska Outdoor Council." [Alaska Dispatch News, 3/26/22]
Begich Reported Growing Support From Republicans After Young's Death According to Alaska Dispatch News, "'We're seeing people come together: Folks that were weighing a decision are coming over and coalescing around the campaign,' Begich said Friday." [Alaska Dispatch News, 3/26/22]
March 2022: Nick Begich III Sought GOP Support And Received Endorsements After Don Young's Death According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Begich, the Republican who filed to challenge Young months ago, has been trying to consolidate GOP support. Since Young's death last week, he's announced endorsements from several Republican districts, along with a hunting and fishing group called the Alaska Outdoor Council." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 3/31/22]
2022: Begich Drew Endorsements From Conservative Officials And Groups Before Young's Death According to Alaska Dispatch News, "He drew endorsements from several conservative elected officials and groups in the state before Young's death." [Alaska Dispatch News, 4/22/22]
April 2022: Begich Described Himself As Front-Runner After GOP Endorsement According to Alaska Dispatch News, "'I think it's clear that they believe I'm the front-runner,' Begich said in an interview afterward. 'I have the support of the Republican Party. I have the support of the Republican delegates. I have the support of Republican elected officials, and conservatives across the state of Alaska - and they've recognized that, and they're going to take their shots.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 4/23/22]
April 2022: Begich Secured Alaska GOP Endorsement Ahead Of Convention According to Alaska Dispatch News, "He also claimed the Alaska Republican Party's endorsement in a state central committee meeting Thursday ahead of the start of the convention. Begich was the only candidate to have requested the state Republican Party's endorsement by Friday morning, according to Craig Campbell, the party vice chair." [Alaska Dispatch News, 4/23/22]
April 2022: Alaska Republican Party Endorsed Begich's Campaign For Congress According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "On Friday, the Alaska Republican Party supported endorsing Begich's campaign for Congress, which he shared on Twitter." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 4/23/22]
2022: Mike Coons Endorsed Nick Begich for Congress According to an opinion piece by Mike Coons in Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "I have learned how to look at candidates and I fully and completely support Nick Begich! He has been working on this election while you and your boyfriend were living in NY City. Nick has been out answering questions, stating policy, and working to gain the trust of voters all across the state over the last several months." [Mike Coons - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, 4/27/22]
2022: Alaska Republican Party Endorsed Nick Begich's Congressional Campaign According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), "On Friday, the Alaska Republican Party supported endorsing Begich's campaign for Congress, which he shared on Twitter." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 6/5/22]
Win Gruening Claimed Nick Begich Received Alaska Republican Party Endorsement in 2022 According to an opinion piece by Win Gruening in Peninsula Clarion, "His skill in understanding other viewpoints, explaining his positions, and finding common ground has netted him an impressive list of endorsements from every area of the state, including the sole endorsement of the Alaska Republican Party." [Win Gruening - Peninsula Clarion, 8/4/22]
August 2022: Americans For Prosperity Action-Alaska Endorsed Begich For U.S. House According to Peninsula Clarion, "While Americans for Prosperity Action-Alaska has endorsed Begich, Wilson has avoided using the actual candidates as examples in videos she's posted on Facebook explaining the system, opting instead to demonstrate with colorful sticky notes on a whiteboard." [Peninsula Clarion, 8/11/22]
2022: Ann Brown Stated Nick Begich Was Endorsed By Alaska Republican Party According to an opinion piece by Ann Brown in Alaska Dispatch News, "two were Republicans, including Alaska Republican Party-endorsed businessman Nick Begich and former Gov. Sarah Palin, and one Democrat, Mary Peltola." [Ann Brown - Alaska Dispatch News, 9/13/22]
2022: Alaska Republican Party Endorsed Nick Begich For Congress According to an opinion piece in Juneau Empire, "a few weeks later, and just days before their state convention, the Alaska Republican Party threw a curve by endorsing Nick Begich." [Juneau Empire - Juneau Empire, 11/4/22]
2023: Republican Party Chair Ann Brown Praised Begich's Policy Commitment According to Alaska Dispatch News, "'Nick Begich is a committed conservative with a strong background in public policy. The Alaska Republican Party appreciates his willingness to advance conservative policy and to seek public office,' Brown said in a statement." [Alaska Dispatch News, 7/13/23]
2024: Alaska GOP Delegates Displayed Enthusiasm For Begich At State Convention According to Anchorage Daily News, "He was greeted with a standing ovation before he began a Saturday afternoon speech, with delegates waiving campaign signs and wearing Begich-branded hats as he spoke." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/21/24]
2024: Begich Received Strong Reception And More Stage Time At Alaska GOP Convention According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "He was greeted with a standing ovation before he began an April 20 speech, with delegates waiving campaign signs and wearing Begich-branded hats as he spoke. Begich also received more than double the stage time as Dahlstrom - 40 minutes of prepared remarks and audience question for Begich compared to Dahlstrom's 20 minutes on April 19." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 4/25/24]
April 2024: Nick Begich III Served As A Keynote Speaker At The Alaska Republican Party Convention According to Juneau Empire, "The Alaska Republican Party held its convention in Anchorage last month, with about 300 attendees selecting its party representatives and hearing keynote speeches from Peltola's two main GOP challengers, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and Nick Begich III." [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 5/19/24]
2024: Begich Received Support From Alaska's Republican Establishment According to Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), "Dahlstrom has the backing of many mainstream Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy. But Begich is supported by many in Alaska's Republican establishment." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 6/2/24]
June 2024: Nick Begich Was Supported By Many In Alaska's Republican Establishment According to Anchorage Daily News, "Dahlstrom has the backing of many mainstream Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy. But Begich is supported by many in Alaska's Republican establishment." [Anchorage Daily News, 6/2/24]
2024: Begich Commanded Support From Local GOP Groups In Alaska According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has commanded support from local GOP groups in Alaska, while Dahlstrom is favored by the Republican establishment in Washington, D.C., with endorsements so far from House Speaker Mike Johnson and other prominent Republican congress members." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 6/17/24]
2024: Begich Endorsed By House Freedom Fund According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "Begich has the endorsement of the House Freedom Fund, the campaign arm of the Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative Republicans who have criticized and occasionally opposed the House's current leadership." [Daily Sitka Sentinel, 6/18/24]
2024: Begich Received Support From GOP Women's Clubs And Legislators According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has coalesced support from several Republican women's clubs and sitting legislators." [Anchorage Daily News, 7/7/24]
2024: Begich Received Endorsements From Local GOP Groups And Legislators According to Anchorage Daily News, "Wilson pointed to endorsements Begich had received from local groups and a dozen GOP legislators in Alaska, including House Speaker Cathy Tilton." [Anchorage Daily News, 7/7/24]
Local Republican Party Officials Endorsed Begich In 2024 According to Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "Dahlstrom has secured the endorsement of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, but local Republican Party officials have generally endorsed Begich. The state party has thus far declined to pick a preferred candidate." [Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, 8/14/24]
2024: Local Republican Party Officials Endorsed Nick Begich According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Dahlstrom has secured the endorsement of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, but local Republican Party officials have generally endorsed Begich." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 8/15/24]
2024: Begich Was Endorsed By Many Local Alaska Republican Committees And Women's Groups According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich... has become the darling of many local Republican groups, with endorsements from a growing number of Republican district committees and Republican women's groups." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/17/24]
August 2024: Begich And Dahlstrom Held Closed-Door Republican Event In Ketchikan According to Anchorage Daily News, "The closest Republicans got was with a closed-door event featuring Begich and Dahlstrom in Ketchikan earlier this month. Shortly after the event, the Ketchikan district Republicans endorsed Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/17/24]
2024: Begich Received Endorsement From Wasilla Republican Committee And Kenai, Mat-Su, Fairbanks Grassroots Support According to Anchorage Daily News, "In the places with the highest concentration of registered Republicans in Alaska --- including the Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su and Fairbanks --- Tilton said she believes Begich has more grassroots support than Dahlstrom does. [...] the Republican committee for her district has endorsed Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/17/24]
August 2024: Nick Begich Highlighted In-State Endorsements On His Campaign Website According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "Begich has some national endorsements as well, but his website highlin's lights in-state endorsements." [Daily Sitka Sentinel, 8/21/24]
2024: Begich Endorsed By Alaska Republican District Committees And Women's Groups According to Arctic Sounder, "Begich, who came in third in 2022 behind Peltola and former Gov. Sarah Palin, has become the darling of many local Republican groups, with endorsements from a growing number of Republican district committees and Republican women's groups." [Arctic Sounder, 8/22/24]
August 2024: Ketchikan Republicans Endorsed Nick Begich According to Arctic Sounder, "The closest Republicans got was with a closed-door event featuring Begich and Dahlstrom in Ketchikan earlier this month. Shortly after the event, the Ketchikan district Republicans endorsed Begich." [Arctic Sounder, 8/22/24]
2024: House Speaker Mike Johnson And Other GOP Leaders Endorsed Nick Begich After Dahlstrom Withdrew According to Anchorage Daily News, "Johnson was quick to pivot on Friday, endorsing Begich on social media. He called Begich a 'commonsense conservative' and said Alaska's U.S. House seat is 'key to growing' the GOP majority. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who had also previously backed Dahlstrom, endorsed Begich on Friday -- as did Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, writing that flipping Alaska's seat 'is a top priority for House Republicans.'" [Anchorage Daily News, 8/23/24]
August 2024: National And State Republican Party Organizations Endorsed Nick Begich After Dahlstrom's Withdrawal According to Anchorage Daily News, "The National Republican Congressional Committee had supported Dahlstrom, but by Friday morning, the NRCC had shifted to backing Begich as a 'great choice' for Alaska... The Alaska Republican Party, which had not endorsed Begich or Dahlstrom or publicly called for either candidate to withdraw, also quickly issued a statement in support of Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/23/24]
August 2024: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Reported Local Republican Groups Endorsed Begich According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "While the state's Republican Party did not make an endorsement ahead of the primary, many local party groups endorsed Begich, who also has the support of the Freedom Caucus, a group of Republicans that generally support positions to the right of the establishment." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 8/24/24]
2022: Nick Begich III Was Endorsed By Multiple Alaska State Legislators And Officials According to Wikipedia, "Nick Begich III (R) ... State legislators ... Shelley Hughes ... John Coghill ... Roger Holland ... Mike Shower ... Charisse Millett ... Ben Carpenter ... Mike Cronk ... Kevin J. McCabe ... Ken McCarty ... Thomas McKay ... Sarah Vance ... Lynn Gattis ... Local officials ... Dave Bronson, Mayor of Anchorage ... Dan Sullivan, former Mayor of Anchorage ... Individuals ... Jim Palin ... Organizations ... Alaska Republican Party ... Alaska Outdoor Council ... Americans for Prosperity Alaska ... Anchorage Young Republicans ... Associated Builders and Contractors, Alaska Chapter ... FreedomWorks for America." [Wikipedia, 2/7/23]
August 2022: Begich Cited Endorsements From Over 70 Prominent Individuals According to Peninsula Clarion, 'Begich, as the last to deliver closing remarks, made his case by citing support from more than 70 prominent elected officials, former party leaders and other people of importance. "I think our campaign will continue to be grass roots all the way through November," he added.' [Peninsula Clarion (Kenai, Alaska), 8/1/22]
2023: Randy Ruedrich, Mike Chenault, and Cynthia Henry Supported Nick Begich for U.S. House According to an opinion piece by Randy Ruedrich, Mike Chenault, and Cynthia Henry in Alaska Dispatch News, "Nick Begich is the candidate for Congress we support and who we believe represents our strongest chance to restore common sense conservative leadership in Washington on behalf of Alaskans." [Randy Ruedrich, Mike Chenault, and Cynthia Henry - Alaska Dispatch News, 10/22/23]
2023: Ruedrich, Chenault, and Henry Endorsed Nick Begich for Congress According to an opinion piece by Randy Ruedrich, Mike Chenault, and Cynthia Henry in Anchorage Daily News, "Nick Begich is the candidate for Congress we support and who we believe represents our strongest chance to restore common sense conservative leadership in Washington on behalf of Alaskans." [Randy Ruedrich, Mike Chenault, and Cynthia Henry - Anchorage Daily News, 10/22/23]
2024: Jerry Ward Endorsed Nick Begich In U.S. House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "Ward said among the two Republicans running for U.S. House --- businessman Nick Begich and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom --- he supports Begich. Begich and Dahlstrom are seeking to replace Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/19/24]
August 2024: Nick Begich Congratulated Dahlstrom After Her Withdrawal According to Juneau Empire, "Begich, in a social media post, congratulated Dahlstrom for a 'strong campaign.'" [Juneau Empire, 8/23/24]
August 2024: Begich Thanked Dahlstrom For Withdrawing From The Race According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "In a statement posted on social media, Begich thanked Dahlstrom and said her decision means Republicans can 'move forward unified in the effort to replace Mary Peltola, who has proven by her alignment with the left that she is not the moderate she claimed to be.'" [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 8/24/24]
Nick Begich Cited Economic Opportunity And Leadership As 2022 Campaign Priorities According to USA Today, 'Begich III told Alaska Public Media in an interview that he is "running for Congress to bring new energy and solutions to the job. I will work hard to provide the leadership and representation the people of Alaska deserve." Begich ... said his top priorities "will be to create economic opportunities that unlock generational wealth for the people of our great state," according to Alaska Public Media.' [USA Today, 8/29/22]
2021: Nick Begich III Characterized as Conservative Republican Businessman According to an opinion piece in Alaska Dispatch News, "Even though young Nick is a conservative Republican businessman, he is suspect in the eyes of many Republicans because of the politics of his uncles Mark and Tom. A better place to look for young Nick's inspiration is to look at the all-too-brief career of the original Nick Begich." [Alaska Dispatch News - Alaska Dispatch News, 12/4/21]
2021: Fritz Pettyjohn Claimed Nick Begich III Was Positioned As A Conservative Republican Businessman According to an opinion piece by Fritz Pettyjohn in Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Even though young Nick is a conservative Republican businessman, he is suspect in the eyes of many Republicans because of the politics of his uncles Mark and Tom." [Fritz Pettyjohn - Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 12/9/21]
2022: Anchorage Press Cited Nick Begich III's Lack Of Political Experience And Family Background As Republican Campaign Factors According to Anchorage Press, "Begich III's lack of political experience and association with one of Alaska's most famous Democratic Party families might have been an irrelevant novelty when Young was in the race, but now, the Alaska GOP has to be scrambling for more orthodox alternatives." [Anchorage Press, 3/21/22]
Alaska Dispatch News Identified Nick Begich III As Entrepreneur With Fundraising Advantage In 2022 According to Alaska Dispatch News, 'Begich supporters note that, as an entrepreneur with millions of dollars in assets, he'll likely have a fundraising advantage.' [Alaska Dispatch News, 3/22/22]
2022: Win Gruening Reported Nick Begich III Co-Chaired Don Young's 2020 Campaign According to an opinion piece by Win Gruening in Juneau Empire, "he has a strong conservative background (he co-chaired Don Young's campaign in 2020) and, unlike many political players, has a solid record of entrepreneurial accomplishment." [Win Gruening - Juneau Empire, 4/3/22]
2022: Begich Claimed He Voted For Trump In Both 2016 And 2020 Presidential Elections According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich has said he voted for Trump in both 2016 and 2020." [Alaska Dispatch News, 7/10/22]
Begich Said He Voted For Trump In 2016 And 2020 According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Begich has said he voted for Trump in both 2016 and 2020." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 7/14/22]
August 2022: Nick Begich III Defended Negative Campaign Tactics As "Classic Part Of Campaigning" According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich defended his attacks on Palin as a 'classic part of campaigning.' 'You inform the public about yourself, your policies, your background, and you inform the public about your opponents' selves and policies and backgrounds,' Begich said the evening before the election." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/16/22]
2023: Nick Begich III Pledged To Run A Positive Campaign Focused On Alaska's Future According to Kodiak Daily Mirror (Alaska), "We're really trying to run a positive campaign that talks about the future of Alaska, the opportunities that lie in front of us, the fact that Alaska has nearly every critical mineral on the critical minerals list at a time when we're pivoting away from China," Begich said. [Kodiak Daily Mirror (Alaska), 7/17/23]
2024: Dahlstrom Differentiated Her Candidacy From Nick Begich's By Citing Her Public Service Record According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "With Begich, she said the difference lies in her established record while serving in legislative and government office. 'I have votes that are on record, so what I say I am and how I voted are something people can know,' Dahlstrom said. 'I think my expertise shines in that area.'" [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 5/28/24]
2024: Nick Begich Appeared As Alaska Congressional Candidate On 'Carl Higbie Frontline' According to IMDb, "Self - Alaska Congressional Candidate (as Nick Begich) - 2024 - 1 episode." [IMDb, 1/1/24]
2024: Mary Peltola Campaigned Against Nick Begich Claiming He Would End Social Security According to Must Read Alaska, "Former Rep. Mary Peltola ran a campaign against Nick Begich saying he would end Social Security. It was one of her biggest attacks on him." [Must Read Alaska, 2/8/25]
August 2024: Nick Begich III Campaigned Against Peltola's Congressional Record According to Arctic Sounder, "Peltola's challengers included two high-profile Republicans - businessman Nick Begich III and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. Both had crafted campaigned targeting Peltola's record in Congress, in an effort to return Alaska's lone U.S. House seat to Republican hands." [Arctic Sounder, 8/29/24]
August 2024: Begich Suggested Voters' Support for a Democrat in Office Was Ineffective According to Arctic Sounder, "'Some voters thought that perhaps having a Democrat in office would be a good thing,' Begich said. 'Unfortunately, it appears as if no one's listening.'" [Arctic Sounder, 9/5/24]
2024: Nick Begich Criticized Opponents For Lack Of Transparency On Presidential Support According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "In a jibe toward Peltola, who has been equivocal in her willingness to support Harris, Begich said, 'Some candidates in this race don't want to tell Alaskans who they support for President - but Alaskans deserve transparency from their repre-sentative in Congress. I am deeply honored to have his support in this cru-cial race.'" [Daily Sitka Sentinel, 9/19/24]
October 2024: Begich Criticized Peltola Over Ad Claiming A Begich Victory Would Harm Alaska's Fish According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola over an ad stating that a Begich victory would mean 'our fish are gone.'" [Daily Sitka Sentinel, 10/9/24]
October 2024: Begich Expressed Frustration With Campaign Ads From Peltola's Campaign According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "And you know, I'm seeing ads right now from, again, one of my opponents up here on stage that says, 'If you elect Nick Begich, there'll be no more fish.' Well, that is ridiculous, and that is shameful, and for her to maybe run ads like that that she approved from her campaign, lying to the people of Alaska, that's wrong." [Daily Sitka Sentinel, 10/9/24]
October 2024: Nick Begich Criticized Peltola's Ad Claiming His Election Would Endanger Alaska Fish According to Juneau Empire (Alaska), "Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola over an ad stating that a Begich victory would mean 'our fish are gone.'" [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 10/9/24]
October 2024: Begich Accused Peltola Of Running Misleading Campaign Ads About Fisheries According to Juneau Empire (Alaska), 'And you know, I'm seeing ads right now from, again, one of my opponents up here on stage that says, "If you elect Nick Begich, there'll be no more fish," Begich said. "Well, that is ridiculous, and that is shameful [...] that's wrong," he said.' [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 10/9/24]
October 2024: Nick Begich Criticized Mary Peltola Over Campaign Ad Suggesting His Election Would Harm Alaska Fisheries According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), "Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola over an ad stating that a Begich victory would mean 'our fish are gone.' [...] 'Well, that is ridiculous, and that is shameful, and for her to maybe run ads like that that she approved from her campaign, lying to the people of Alaska, that's wrong,' he said." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/10/24]
October 2024: Nick Begich Expressed Frustration About Allegedly Misleading Ads From Peltola Campaign According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 'This is the kind of thing that gets thrown around in a campaign, and I understand there's ads that come from super PACs, but when it's coming directly from the campaign, it really needs to be truthful and honest,' he said. 'And it's frustrating to me when people are putting things out suggesting that somehow Alaska wouldn't have fish because I get elected, that's absolutely wrong, and everyone knows that and she knows that.' [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/10/24]
October 2024: Nick Begich Emphasized Contrast With Mary Peltola After Debate According to Nome Nugget, 'I think there is a contrast between me and Mary, and that's good, that's healthy,' Begich said as he stepped down from the stage. 'That's what we need to make decisions. If we were the same people, it'd be very difficult to make decisions about who to support.' [Nome Nugget, 10/17/24]
2024: Mary Peltola And Nick Begich III Engaged In Negative Campaigning For U.S. House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "Peltola apologized for the congressional campaign being 'just incredibly negative.' Peltola, Begich and several political action committees have spent millions on attack ads in recent weeks. The attacks have also surfaced when Peltola and Begich have met in person for debates." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/18/24]
2024: Nick Begich III And Peltola Participated In Negative Campaigning And Debates During U.S. House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "Peltola apologized for the congressional campaign being 'just incredibly negative.' Peltola, Begich and several political action committees have spent millions on attack ads in recent weeks. The attacks have also surfaced when Peltola and Begich have met in person for debates." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/18/24]
2024: Nick Begich Stated Candidates Should Take A Position On The Presidential Election According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich later said it was important for candidates to take a position on the presidential election. 'Part of what we're being elected to do is make decisions, and that's one of the most important decisions to make,' said Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/22/24]
2024: Nick Begich Questioned Mary Peltola's Congressional Efficacy And Attendance According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has repeatedly questioned Peltola's efficacy in Congress, pointing to a poor attendance record that is due in large part to the fact that Peltola's husband died unexpectedly last year." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/22/24]
2024: Begich Engaged In Negative Campaigning Against Peltola According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Peltola apologized for the congressional campaign being 'just incredibly negative.' Peltola, Begich and several political action committees have spent millions on attack ads in recent weeks. The attacks have also surfaced when Peltola and Begich have met in person for debates." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman (Anchorage, Alaska), 10/24/24]
October 2024: Vote Alaska Before Party PAC Attacked Nick Begich In Alaska's U.S. House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "The ads from Vote Alaska Before Party, a PAC supporting Peltola, also attack Republican Nick Begich, Peltola's main challenger for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/29/24]
2024: Vote Alaska Before Party PAC Opposed Begich In U.S. House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "The ads from Vote Alaska Before Party, a PAC supporting Peltola, also attack Republican Nick Begich, Peltola's main challenger for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/29/24]
October 2024: Alaska Democratic Party Accused Begich Of 'Dirty Tricks' According to The Daily Sitka Sentinel, "Begich's statement, coupled with the NRCC's message, prompted a harsh message from the Alaska Democratic Party, whose director accused Begich and the NRCC of using 'dirty tricks.'" [The Daily Sitka Sentinel, 10/30/24]
2024: Peltola Campaign Advocated Howe Over Begich To Target Begich-Leaning Voters According to Juneau Empire, "With incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in a tight election against Republican candidate Nick Begich, her campaign has begun running ads favorable toward Alaskan Independence Party candidate John Wayne Howe. ... The ads ... are targeted principally at middle-aged Alaska men --- a demographic that favors Begich, according to public opinion polls conducted during the campaign." [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 10/30/24]
October 2024: Alaska Democratic Party Accused Begich Of 'Dirty Tricks' According to Juneau Empire, "Begich's statement, coupled with the NRCC's message, prompted a harsh message from the Alaska Democratic Party, whose director accused Begich and the NRCC of using 'dirty tricks.'" [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 10/30/24]
2024: Begich Appeared On Fox And Friends Highlighting Republican Flip Targets According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich appeared on 'Fox and Friends' Thursday as part of a segment on seven U.S. House seats Republicans think they can flip." [Anchorage Daily News, 11/1/24]
2025: Letter Writer Vickie Armstrong Endorsed Nick Begich's Election to Congress According to a letter to the editor published in Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "My family and I are proud to say we support our POTUS and our newly elected Rep. Begich." [Letter to the Editor - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 3/7/25]
March 2025: Poll Found 44% Of Alaskans Had A Favorable View Of Begich According to Anchorage Daily News, "A poll conducted earlier this month by Data for Progress found that Trump is viewed favorably by a majority of Alaskans. In a survey of 1,000 Alaskans, 51% had a favorable view of Trump, 49% had a favorable view of Murkowski, 47% had a favorable view of Sullivan and 44% had a favorable view of Begich." [Anchorage Daily News, 3/23/25]
March 2025: Juneau Empire Reported Begich Held A 40.2% Favorable, 45.6% Unfavorable Rating In Alaska Poll According to Juneau Empire, "first-term Rep. Nick Begich III's were 40.2%-45.6%. All of the delegation members' numbers were similar during surveys in October and January, Moore said." [Juneau Empire, 3/26/25]
March 2025: Moore Said Begich's Poll Numbers Were Lower Than Peltola's At Similar Points In Her Term According to Juneau Empire, "'Nick Begich is at 40% and so he's not where she was, either at the beginning of her two-year term or at any point through it,' Moore said, 'But he has the advantage of being a Republican and not a Democrat, which is how come he won.'" [Juneau Empire, 3/26/25]
March 2025: Juneau Empire Reported Begich Received 13.9% 'Very Favorable' And 28.1% 'Very Unfavorable' Ratings in Alaska Poll According to Juneau Empire, "A total of 16% gave her very favorable ratings (compared to 15.5% for Sullivan and 13.9% for Begich) and 31.3% very unfavorable (compared to 22.9% for Sullivan and 28.1% for Begich)." [Juneau Empire, 3/26/25]
2022: Tom Brennan Asserted Nick Begich Jr. Could Do Important Things For Alaska As U.S. Representative According to an opinion piece by Tom Brennan in Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "Both Palin and Begich would be able to do important things for Alaska while holding the House seat." [Tom Brennan - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, 4/21/22]
April 2022: Begich Faced Criticism For Past Democratic Votes According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Opponents also attacked Begich over his voting record and his membership in a prominent Democratic family. At a 2016 candidate forum when he was running for Anchorage Assembly, Begich acknowledged voting for two Democrats in his life: his uncle and Ethan Berkowitz, who was elected Anchorage mayor a year earlier." [Alaska Dispatch News, 4/23/22]
2022: Letter Writer Sherry Lewis Noted Nick Begich's Radio Campaign Ad Questioned CDC Origins According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "I chuckle when I hear Nick Begich's radio campaign commercial. The portion getting my attention is a male voice stating something to the effect of 'What's with the CDC? Where did it come from?'" [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 6/3/22]
June 2022: Nick Begich Expressed Concern About Voters' Awareness Of The Special Election According to Alaska Dispatch News, "There's still people that are surprised to find that there's an election happening," Begich said. [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/11/22]
June 2022: Nick Begich Described Himself As Palin's Leading Challenger According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich, in a phone interview with the Daily News, was quick to claim the role of Palin's leading challenger, saying there's a 'huge contrast' between the two. 'We have one candidate who makes her living on celebrity videos, and we have another candidate who's made a living creating jobs,' Begich said. He added: 'This is a race between Sarah Palin and Nick Begich.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/12/22]
June 2022: Voters Perceived Nick Begich As A Serious Candidate According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Other conservative voters said they viewed Begich as a more serious candidate than Palin. 'I'm afraid if she wins it's going to be too much distraction in D.C.,' said Jack Border, 71, after voting for Begich in Anchorage. 'That's the only reason I didn't vote for her.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/12/22]
June 2022: Nick Begich Framed Race As Between Himself And Sarah Palin According to Alaska Dispatch News, "The previous day, Begich said moving forward it would be 'a race between Sarah Palin and Nick Begich.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/12/22]
June 2022: Nick Begich III Questioned Celebrity Status As Qualification For Office According to Juneau Empire, "I think a lot of folks in a field of 48 are going to be looking at the names they recognize," Begich said. "Are we going to make celebrities our policymakers?" [Juneau Empire, 6/16/22]
2022: Letter Writer Claimed Nick Begich III's Candidacy Added 'Baggage' to Alaska Politics According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "Nick Begich III: 'I'm not a politician,' as he stated in his expensive TV ads. So if Nick is not a politician, why is he just dragging more 'baggage' into Alaska's unqualified political right-wing fringe circus? We don't need anymore baggage with Begich III; please give me a break." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 6/20/22]
2022: Letter Writer Quoted Nick Begich III Declaring He Was Not a Politician According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "Nick Begich III: 'I'm not a politician,' as he stated in his expensive TV ads." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 6/20/22]
June 2022: Begich Campaign Stated Its Interest Was Public Confidence In Elections According to Peninsula Clarion, "Begich campaign manager Truman Reed labeled as 'ridiculous' the assertion that Begich is trying to limit choices. Reed in an email said there were 48 candidates in the special primary, 'seemingly enough. Three choices remain. Our interest is solely protecting the public's confidence in the electoral system. From our perspective, the law is clear.'" [Peninsula Clarion, 6/24/22]
2022: Dougl Crevensten Reported Nick Begich Did Not Respond to Election Legitimacy Questions According to a letter to the editor published in Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "A while back I went to the Nick Begich campaign website looking for the answers to two questions. Not finding those answers I emailed his campaign asking that they answer the questions. Here it is a month later with no response." [Letter to the Editor - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 7/10/22]
2022: Dougl Crevensten Questioned Nick Begich's Views on Biden Presidency and 2020 Election Claims According to a letter to the editor published in Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the writer encouraged attendees at Begich campaign events to ask, "Mr. Begich, question 1: 'Is Joe Biden president of the United States?' Mr. Begich, question 2: 'Do you support the claims by Donald Trump that the election was stolen?'" [Letter to the Editor - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 7/10/22]
2022: Dougl Crevensten Suggested How to Interpret Nick Begich's Responses About 2020 Election According to a letter to the editor published in Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the writer stated, "If we can't get a direct 'no' for Question 2, consider the answer to be 'yes' if any or all of the following are included in Mr. Begich's response: Many people are upset and feel the election was not fair; all the evidence of fraud has not been examined; there are outstanding legal issues about alternative slates of electors; no one really knows [...] etc." [Letter to the Editor - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 7/10/22]
2022: Letter Writer Mare Leuer Expressed Openness to Nick Begich or Mary Peltola as Fresh Representation According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "Nick Begich or Mary Peltola represent a fresh new opportunity for Alaskans. I believe either one would work together respectfully with Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 7/26/22]
2022: Letter Writer Mare Leuer Withheld Support for Nick Begich if He Supported Donald Trump According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "However, if Nick Begich supports Donald Trump, he will not have my vote." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 7/26/22]
2022: Letter Writer Travis Neff Criticized Nick Begich's Suitability as Second Choice Vote According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "While Palin has demonstrated riveting ineptitude, I'm willing to make the wild argument that she's a better second choice than Nick Begich. Look no farther than his support from the Koch Brothers' Americans For Prosperity, Jamie Allard or even Kriner's Diner, and ask yourself: Would you prefer a pink polar bear or a snake?" [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 7/27/22]
August 2022: Palin Criticized Begich For Previous Support Of Democratic Candidates According to Alaska Dispatch News, "In Palin's remarks on the call she took aim at her Republican opponent Nick Begich for supporting Democratic candidates in the past, calling him a RINO, or Republican in name only. Begich has said he voted for former Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, a Democrat, and for his uncle Mark Begich, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008 as a Democrat." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/9/22]
August 2022: Nick Begich III Attacked Sarah Palin's Oil Tax Policy And Was Called "Negative Nick" According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich attacked Palin for a policy she advanced as governor that increased taxes on oil companies. Palin called him 'Negative Nick' and said he's 'what's wrong with politics today.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/29/22]
September 2022: Nick Begich Congratulated Peltola And Criticized Palin's Support Among Alaskans According to NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), "Begich released a statement congratulating Peltola. He also questioned how Peltola will represent Alaskans and encouraged voters not to vote for Palin in the general election. 'The biggest lesson as we move into the 2022 General Election, is that ranked choice voting showed that a vote for Sarah Palin is in reality a vote for Mary Peltola,' Begich wrote. 'Palin simply doesn't have enough support from Alaskans to win an election.'" [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 9/1/22]
2022: Nick Begich Encouraged His Supporters To 'Rank The Red' According to Juneau Empire, '"I consistently encouraged my supporters to 'rank the red,' ranking Sarah Palin second," Begich wrote. "It is clear from this video that Sarah did not recommend doing the same as she shouts in regard to ranking, 'I was telling people all along, don't comply!'"' [Juneau Empire, 9/1/22]
September 2022: Nick Begich Criticized Palin's Electability According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich said Palin's performance in the race had been 'embarrassing' as a vice presidential candidate and governor and that her high unfavorable ratings among Alaska voters means she can't win a statewide ranked choice election. He has previously called on Palin to withdraw and said that Alaskans want someone 'less polarizing' than the former governor." [Alaska Dispatch News, 9/5/22]
September 2022: Alaska Pollsters Identified Nick Begich As Stronger Challenger Than Palin According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Alaska pollsters have said their voter research suggests Palin's high negatives with many Alaska voters make Begich a stronger challenger to Peltola than Palin." [Alaska Dispatch News, 9/5/22]
2022: Letter Writer Doug Bartko Credited Nick Begich's Political Efforts According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "All Alaskans from both parties certainly appreciate Nick Begich's political efforts to help our state." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 9/13/22]
2022: Opinion Author Paulette Simpson Endorsed Nick Begich As An Alternative To Sarah Palin According to an opinion piece by Paulette Simpson in Alaska Dispatch News, "Fortunately, all Alaskans have an excellent alternative in Nick Begich." [Paulette Simpson - Alaska Dispatch News, 9/20/22]
2022: Alaska Dispatch News Op-Ed Argued Nick Begich III Was Most Qualified for U.S. House According to an opinion piece in Alaska Dispatch News, "His entrepreneurial experience, his demonstrated leadership ability, and his dedication to understanding Alaska's diverse issues makes him unquestionably the most qualified person to represent all of Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives." [Alaska Dispatch News, 9/26/22]
September 2022: Begich Had Nearly Even Favorability Among Likely Voters According to Peninsula Clarion, "Peltola has a 53% positive (including 34% 'very positive') and 27% negative rating, compared to Begich with a 41.9-40.6 split and Palin at 30.8-65.7." [Peninsula Clarion, 9/30/22]
September 2022: Conventional Wisdom Suggested Begich Was Less Polarizing Than Palin According to Peninsula Clarion, "Friday's survey defies the convention political wisdom Begich would beat Peltola head-to-head because he is much less polarizing than Sarah Palin, the former governor who until now has maintained a lead among Republicans and thus seemed likely make it the final stage of the ranked choice process." [Peninsula Clarion, 9/30/22]
Nick Begich Attacked Opponent Sarah Palin With Negative Campaign Ads In 2022 According to Alaska Dispatch News, "In a series of campaign ads released before the special election, Begich accused Palin of being a 'quitter' and a 'self-absorbed celebrity.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 10/10/22]
October 2022: Nick Begich Defended Negative Campaigning As Discussing Opponent Records According to Alaska Dispatch News, "After a candidate forum on Monday, Begich responded to criticism from Palin's campaign regarding his negative campaigning, saying it was about sharing his opponent's record. 'We're going to talk about records,' Begich said. 'That's part of campaigning.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 10/10/22]
2022: Letter Writer Scott Spickler Stated Nick Begich Demonstrated Deep Knowledge of Statewide Issues According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "I was blown away by his insight and deep knowledge of statewide issues and his ability to field a wide range of questions with factual and meaningful responses." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 10/10/22]
2022: Letter Writer Scott Spickler Attributed Conservative Values and Entrepreneurship to Nick Begich According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "Nick is an energetic, brilliant and successful young entrepreneur with realistic conservative values. I trust him with my family's future and admire him even more because he was willing to run for public office and subject himself to the confusion and manipulation of ranked choice voting." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 10/10/22]
2022: Letter Writer Scott Spickler Endorsed Nick Begich for Alaska's Congressional Race According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "When you consider Nick's competitors in the congressional race, neither even comes close to having the skill set Alaska needs for future success." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 10/10/22]
2022: Frank Dahl Characterized Nick Begich as Potentially Inadequate for Congressional Challenge According to an opinion piece by Frank Dahl in Peninsula Clarion, "Some say Nick Begich is a luke warm candidate hoping his potential win will result from anti-Palin sentiment and that Nick Begich is lightweight not suited for this challenge." [Frank Dahl - Peninsula Clarion, 10/21/22]
2022: Frank Dahl Questioned Whether Nick Begich Would Demonstrate Needed Courage in Congress According to an opinion piece by Frank Dahl in Peninsula Clarion, "One thing we can question, is if he will show the courage necessary in challenging the other side of the aisle." [Frank Dahl - Peninsula Clarion, 10/21/22]
2022: Some Don Young Insiders Criticized Begich III's Congressional Run According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Several have been disdainful of Begich III and former Gov. Sarah Palin, arguing the two Republicans are trying to advance their own careers by running for Congress, instead of doing what's right for Alaska." [Alaska Dispatch News, 10/22/22]
2022: Letter Writer Bob Seitz Described Nick Begich as a Conservative Workhorse According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "Nick Begich is a worker. Begich has shown himself to be a workhorse while Sarah Palin comes off as a showhorse. Nick works at a job, he owns businesses. Nick knows that proper enabling legislation can have a greater impact for good to Alaska than can the infusion of cash from the federal government." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 10/24/22]
2022: Letter Writer Rolf L. Bilet Urged Nick Begich or Sarah Palin To Drop Out of House Race According to a letter to the editor published in Alaska Dispatch News, "Either Sarah Palin or Nick Begich must drop out of this election or it will be a shoo-in for the Democrat, Mary Peltola, because of this ridiculous ranked choice voting system. [...] I have never seen a general election with two Republicans against one Democrat. A third grader can figure out that Palin and Begich will split the vote and hence another victory for the Democratic Party." [Letter to the Editor - Alaska Dispatch News, 11/3/22]
2022: Nick Begich Urged Alaska Republicans To Retake Congressional Seat From Democrats According to NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), "We're a red state, folks. We should not have a Democrat in office," Begich said, referring to current at-large Rep. Mary Peltola. "Let's take this state back. Let's take this country back." [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/7/22]
July 2023: Nick Begich Criticized Washington in Announcement According to Arctic Sounder, "'What we are seeing In Washington Is broken: lost opportunities for Alaskans, a focus on so many of the wrong priorities, big government lobbyists and Insiders who are selling our nation to the highest bidder, and a President who often can't find his own way off a stage,' Begich said In social media posts announcing his bid." [Arctic Sounder (Anchorage, Alaska), 7/20/23]
2023: Letter Writer Georgianna Zimmerle Continued to Support Nick Begich for Congress According to a letter to the editor published in Anchorage Daily News, "I will continue to support Nick Begich for Alaska's U.S. Congress seat. Return a Republican to Congress to truly carry on the Don Young legacy of protecting Alaskans and Alaska's resources." [Letter to the Editor - Anchorage Daily News, 11/24/23]
2023: Letter Writer Linked Nick Begich to Conservative Vote-Splitting Concerns in Alaska Elections According to a letter to the editor published in Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "A letter writer from Ketchikan (Nov. 26) worries that Nancy Dahlstrom and Nick Begich will split the conservative vote in the 2024 election, thus handing Alaska's House seat to Mary Peltola." [Letter to the Editor - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 12/3/23]
2023: Letter Writer Tom Baring Referenced Concerns About Nick Begich and Conservative Vote Splitting According to a letter to the editor published in Anchorage Daily News, "A letter writer from Ketchikan (Nov. 24) worried that Nancy Dahlstrom and Nick Begich will split the conservative vote in the 2024 election, thus handing Alaska's House seat to Mary Peltola." [Letter to the Editor - Anchorage Daily News, 12/8/23]
2024: Jeff Benkert Claimed Nick Begich Misunderstood Alaska's Election System According to an opinion piece by Jeff Benkert in Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has shown a complete misunderstanding of how Alaska's unique and challenging electoral system works. After finishing third twice with an opportunity to unite the Republican Party behind one candidate, he decided to remain in the race, despite a clear lack of enough support. Thus, he delivered the seat for Mary Peltola by slinging mud and never encouraging his voters to rank Sarah Palin second." [Jeff Benkert - Anchorage Daily News, 6/24/24]
2024: Cindy Glassmaker Endorsed Nick Begich for Congress, Citing Advocacy for Alaskan Families and Constitutional Rights According to a letter to the editor published in Homer News, "Congressional candidate Nick Begich is a symbol of hope for many Alaskans who are tired of typical politicians who spew empty promises. He is a dedicated husband, father and embodies the tough Alaskan spirit and grit that makes our state stand out. [...] Nick Begich exemplifies this leadership and is poised to advocate fiercely for our children and uphold the principles that define us. Begich's is dedicated to safeguarding our freedoms and putting families first. [...] He also recognizes the importance of upholding our Constitutional rights and liberties which have come under attack under the current Administration. Supporting Nick Begich means we are sending someone to Washington who will fight for the future of our children and put Alaskan families first." [Letter to the Editor - Homer News (Alaska), 8/8/24]
2024: Cindy Glassmaker Urged Support for Nick Begich in Republican Primary According to a letter to the editor published in Homer News, "I urge my fellow Alaskans to support Nick Begich in the primary on Aug. 20. He is the fighter we need for all Alaskans right now!" [Letter to the Editor - Homer News (Alaska), 8/8/24]
2024: Anchorage Daily News Stated Begich Secured Local GOP Endorsements And Considered Primary Outcome For His Candidacy According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich, meanwhile, has secured endorsements from several local GOP groups, and vowed to drop out of the race if he finishes behind Dahlstrom in the primary." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/11/24]
2024: Begich Focused U.S. House Campaign On Alaska Republican Strongholds, Not Moderates According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has so far focused his campaign in GOP strongholds, doing little to pitch himself to moderate voters." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/17/24]
August 2024: Begich Commented Palin's Absence Made Campaign Less Of A Spectacle According to Juneau Empire, 'That makes a difference in this year's campaign, Begich said. "I think it's less of a spectacle than it was in 2022," he said. "We can be more policy-focused and policy-driven. And that's how elections should be decided. It should be based on who has the policies that best reflect the constituents of the district."' [Juneau Empire, 8/21/24]
August 2024: Nick Begich Criticized Mary Peltola's Politics In Social Media Statement According to Juneau Empire, 'Today we move forward unified in the effort to replace Mary Peltola, who has proven by her alignment with the left that she is not the moderate she claimed to be,' Begich wrote. [Juneau Empire, 8/23/24]
2024: Begich Campaign Did Not Respond To Inquiries About Employee Location Claims By September 27 According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "Alaska's News Source contacted the Begich and Peltola campaigns for more information on that number, but have not heard back yet." [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 9/27/24]
October 2024: Begich Denied Being An Obstructionist Despite Freedom Caucus Support Question According to Anchorage Daily News, "'I am not an obstructionist,' Begich said in response. 'I think that we need to get work done, and we need to be serious about the work that is happening in D.C.'" [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/11/24]
October 2024: Begich Highlighted $2 Million In Cryptocurrency Group Spending For Peltola According to Juneau Empire, 'On Thursday night, Begich noted that almost $2 million has been spent on Peltola's behalf by a political committee that promotes cryptocurrency.' [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 10/11/24]
October 2024: Nick Begich Criticized Political Spending On Opponent From Cryptocurrency PAC According to Nome Nugget, 'On Thursday night, Begich noted that almost $2 million has been spent on Peltola's behalf by a political committee that promotes cryptocurrency.' [Nome Nugget, 10/17/24]
2024: Peltola And Begich Spent Millions On Attack Ads In Alaska U.S. House Campaign According to Arctic Sounder, "Peltola, Begich and several political action committees have spent millions on attack ads in recent weeks. The attacks have also surfaced when Peltola and Begich have met in person for debates." [Arctic Sounder, 10/24/24]
Begich's 2025 Alaska Supporters Included Lobbyists And Corporate Executives According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich's Alaska supporters include lobbyist Kristopher Knauss; GCI executive Ronald Duncan; Goldbelt Inc. executive Pierre McHugh; Arctic Slope Regional Corp. Chairman Crawford Patkotak; and lobbyist Michael Pawlowski, among others." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/20/25]
April 2025: Begich Maintained Support From Various Alaska Business Leaders And Lobbyists According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich's Alaska supporters include lobbyist Kristopher Knauss; GCI executive Ronald Duncan; Goldbelt Inc. executive Pierre McHugh; Arctic Slope Regional Corp. Chairman Crawford Patkotak; and lobbyist Michael Pawlowski, among others." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 4/20/25]
Begich Campaign Expressed Optimism About Support Following Don Young's Death In March 2022 According to Peninsula Clarion, "Reed, by email, said Begich's campaign is 'excited about the growing support we are receiving around the state. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Congressman Young's family and friends.'" [Peninsula Clarion, 3/21/22]
March 2022: Nick Begich's Campaign Expressed Optimism About Statewide Support According to Juneau Empire, "Reed, by email, said Begich's campaign is 'excited about the growing support we are receiving around the state. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Congressman Young's family and friends.'" [Juneau Empire, 3/21/22]
2022: Win Gruening Stated Nick Begich III Had the Leading Position in Alaska's U.S. House Race According to an opinion piece by Win Gruening in Juneau Empire, "Right now, Nick Begich III, has a huge head start, more money, more endorsements, and more name recognition than any of his challengers." [Win Gruening - Juneau Empire, 4/3/22]
June 2022: Nick Begich Out-Fundraised Mary Peltola Nearly 15-To-One In Special Primary According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Peltola, the leading Democrat, was out-fundraised nearly eight-to-one by Palin and nearly 15-to-one by Begich, while Palin only won about four times as many votes, and Begich won less than three times as many." [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/13/22]
July 2022: Nick Begich Raised $82,000 For U.S. House Campaign According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Republican candidate Nick Begich raised $82,000. Begich has $708,000 in the bank, after loaning his campaign $650,000 earlier in the race." [Alaska Dispatch News, 7/15/22]
September 2022: Begich Ranked Third In Fundraising For U.S. House Race According to Homer News, 'Peltola's fundraising skyrocketed along with her profile, raising $1.53 million between July 28 and Sept. 5, while Palin raised about $228,300 and Begich about $118,000.' [Homer News (Alaska), 9/24/22]
September 2022: National GOP Organizations Did Not Publicly Invest In Begich's Campaign According to Homer News, 'there are at present no public signs Republican organizations at the national level are inclined to "target" Alaska by investing heavily in Begich's campaign on the theory boosting him past Palin into second place will result in an ultimate victory over Peltola.' [Homer News (Alaska), 9/24/22]
September 2022: Begich Downplayed Concerns Over Campaign Fundraising According to Homer News, 'As with the polls, Begich isn't publicly expressing concern about his contributions. "As Al Gross proved, money isn't everything," Begich said with wry humor, referring to the independent candidate who finished third in the special election primary in June, only to surprisingly drop out immediately afterward.' [Homer News (Alaska), 9/24/22]
October 2022: Begich Attributed Peltola's Fundraising To 'Hollywood Elites And Liberal Democrats From Other States' According to Alaska Dispatch News, "In a prepared statement, Begich pinned Peltola's fundraising numbers on 'Hollywood elites and liberal democrats from other states.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 10/17/22]
October 2022: Begich Attracted The Most Alaska Money In U.S. House Race According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Republican Nick Begich's campaign is attracting the most money out of Alaska in the U.S. House race, according to a report by the Federal Election Commission[.]" [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/19/22]
Begich Reported $1.5 Million In Campaign Receipts By September 2022 According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Palin's and Begich's campaigns reported $1.5 million in total receipts." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/19/22]
Begich Received $583,991 In Alaska Contributions By September 2022 According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Alaskans have contributed $583,991 to Begich[.]" [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/19/22]
Begich Raised The Least In Small Donations Among Major Candidates As Of September 2022 According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Peltola's campaign is drawing the most small donations, worth $200 or less, with more than $1.9 million worth. This is followed by Palin's campaign with about $1 million and Begich's campaign with $61,603." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/19/22]
Begich Led In Large Contributions Among Candidates By September 2022 According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Begich's campaign has attracted $330,416 worth of contributions worth $2,000 or more followed by Peltola with $228,200 and Palin with $151,500." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/19/22]
October 2022: Begich Received Modest Out-of-State Contributions According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Begich's campaign is showing $1,090 out of California, $25,746 out of Texas and $30,525 out of Florida." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/19/22]
Outside Expenditure Groups Spent About $1 Million To Elect Begich By October 2022 According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Outside expenditure groups are reportedly spending about $1 million on electing Begich while Palin and Peltola are each benefitting from over $500,000 in spending by groups seeking to influence the Alaska's U.S. House race." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 10/19/22]
Nick Begich Raised $126,004 For U.S. House Campaign In Last Quarter Of 2023 According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich raised $126,004 in the last quarter of 2023, much of it from small contributions." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 2/8/24]
Nick Begich Spent Nearly $174,000 On Campaign In Last Quarter Of 2023 According to Anchorage Daily News, "In the same period, he spent nearly $174,000. More than $28,000 went to Winred, a platform used by Republicans to collect campaign contributions." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 2/8/24]
Nick Begich Spent Thousands On Campaign Payroll In 2023 According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich and Peltola's campaigns, which each spent thousands of dollars on payroll." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 2/8/24]
Nick Begich Held Around $180,000 In Campaign Account Heading Into 2024 According to Anchorage Daily News, "Heading into 2024, Peltola had more than $1.7 million in her campaign account. Dahlstrom and Begich had around $200,000 and $180,000, respectively." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 2/8/24]
February 2024: Nick Begich Raised $126,004 In Last Quarter Of 2023 For U.S. House Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich raised $126,004 in the last quarter of 2023, much of it from small contributions." [Anchorage Daily News, 2/8/24]
February 2024: Nick Begich Spent Nearly $174,000 In Last Quarter Of 2023 According to Anchorage Daily News, "In the same period, he spent nearly $174,000. More than $28,000 went to Winred, a platform used by Republicans to collect campaign contributions." [Anchorage Daily News, 2/8/24]
February 2024: Nick Begich Employed Paid Campaign Staff And Spent Thousands On Payroll According to Anchorage Daily News, "the campaign had spent just over $3,000 as of Dec. 31, and it reported having no paid staffers, unlike Begich and Peltola's campaigns, which each spent thousands of dollars on payroll." [Anchorage Daily News, 2/8/24]
February 2024: Nick Begich Held Approximately $180,000 In Campaign Funds Entering 2024 According to Anchorage Daily News, "Dahlstrom and Begich had around $200,000 and $180,000, respectively [entering 2024]." [Anchorage Daily News, 2/8/24]
April 2024: Nick Begich Raised Nearly $216,000 For U.S. House Campaign In Early 2024 According to Anchorage Daily News, "businessman Nick Begich raised nearly $216,000" in the first quarter of 2024. [Anchorage Daily News, 4/17/24]
April 2024: Nick Begich Had Less Than $180,000 In Campaign Account After Major Spending According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich had less than $180,000 in his campaign account, after spending more than three times as much as Dahlstrom in the first three months of the year." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/17/24]
May 2024: Campaign Finance Reports Show Peltola Raised More Than Four Times The Combined Total Of Begich And Dahlstrom According to Juneau Empire, "the $4.5 million raised by Peltola as of her most recent campaign finance report is more than four times the combined total of Begich and Dahlstrom." [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 5/19/24]
July 2024: Nick Begich Raised Approximately $63,000 For His Congressional Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Peltola's haul of nearly $780,000 raised in July dwarfed the sums of roughly $63,000 raised by businessman Nick Begich and nearly $47,000 raised by Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, according to recent fundraising reports." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/13/24]
2024: Vote Alaska Before Party PAC Targeted Begich With Attack Ads According to Anchorage Daily News, "A political action committee called Vote Alaska Before Party, which supports Peltola, reported spending nearly $1 million in recent days on attack ads targeting Begich, Dahlstrom and a relatively unknown GOP candidate named Gerald Heikes." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/13/24]
2024: Nick Begich Reported Raising Nearly $983,000 For His Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has reported raising nearly $983,000, while Dahlstrom raised $912,000. They have roughly $172,000 and $317,000, respectively, remaining in their campaign accounts." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/13/24]
2024: Majority Of Nick Begich's Campaign Contributions Came From Alaskans According to Anchorage Daily News, "In Begich's campaign, most contributions came from Alaskans. More than a third of his funds came from smaller contributions of $200 or less." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/13/24]
July 2024: Nick Begich Spent $125,000 On His Campaign Including Research And Polling According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich reported spending $125,000, including $25,000 for research and polling." [Anchorage Daily News, 8/13/24]
July 2024: Nick Begich Reported $172,548 In Campaign Cash On Hand According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "As of July 31, Peltola's campaign had $2.8 million in cash on hand, compared to $317, 617 held by Republican Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and $172, 548 held by fellow Republican challenger Nick Begich." [Daily Sitka Sentinel (Alaska), 8/14/24]
2024: Begich Reported Raising Almost $983,000 For His Campaign According to Daily Sitka Sentinel, "Begich's campaign has raised almost $983, 000." [Daily Sitka Sentinel (Alaska), 8/14/24]
August 2024: Begich's Website Highlighted In-State Endorsements According to Juneau Empire, "Begich has some national endorsements as well, but his website highlights in-state endorsements." [Juneau Empire, 8/21/24]
August 2024: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Reported Begich Raised Almost $1 Million For Campaign According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Neither Howe nor Salisbury have raised or spent significant amounts of money, while Peltola has raised more than $7.5 million in support of her candidacy, and Begich has raised almost $1 million." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 8/24/24]
August 2024: Begich Asserted Alaska Voters Not Being Heard Under Democratic Representation According to Anchorage Daily News, 'Some voters thought that perhaps having a Democrat in office would be a good thing,' Begich said. 'Unfortunately, it appears as if no one's listening.' [Anchorage Daily News, 8/29/24]
2024: Nick Begich Criticized Influence Of Crypto-Related PAC Donation In Race According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Begich seized on her apparent lack of expertise with crypto and said that showed how influence is peddled in Washington. 'And I wanted to raise this question because I wanted to show Alaskans, look, this is how people buy votes in Congress. This is what they do,' he said." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 10/17/24]
October 2024: Nick Begich Criticized Perceived Influence Of Crypto-Backed Donations In Politics According to Arctic Sounder, "Begich seized on her apparent lack of expertise with crypto and said that showed how influence is peddled in Washington. 'And 1 wanted to raise this question because 1 wanted to show Alaskans, look, this is how people buy votes in Congress. This is what they do,' he said." [Arctic Sounder, 10/17/24]
2024: Peggy Ann McConnochie Characterized Nick Begich As Pragmatic Leader Focused On Alaska's Economy According to an opinion piece by Peggy Ann McConnochie in Juneau Empire, "Candidate Nick Begich, with his pragmatic approach and deep-rooted understanding of Alaska, presents a compelling vision for securing a strong economy that will allow our state to thrive and lead due to its strategic location. Unlike the partisan rhetoric coming out of Washington, Begich prioritizes pragmatic solutions that address Alaska's political landscape." [Peggy Ann McConnochie - Juneau Empire, 8/1/24]
2024: Peggy Ann McConnochie Endorsed Nick Begich For Visionary Leadership On Alaska's Economy According to an opinion piece by Peggy Ann McConnochie in Juneau Empire, "Nick Begich is the candidate who embodies both [visionary leadership and common sense]. As independent-minded Alaskans, we owe him our support on Aug. 20." [Peggy Ann McConnochie - Juneau Empire, 8/1/24]
August 2024: Begich Said Alaska Was At A 'Pivotal Point' In Its History According to Kodiak Daily Mirror (Alaska), "Republican challenger Nick Begich said he thinks Alaska is at a 'pivotal point' in its history." [Kodiak Daily Mirror (Alaska), 8/6/24]
August 2024: Begich Was Criticized For Challenging Don Young In Primary According to The Daily Sitka Sentinel (Alaska), "Both candidates recognized the legacy of Republican Congressman Don Young, saying he championed Alaska's interests. But Peltola pointed out that Begich challenged Young in a primary, and she questioned whether he was driven by personal ambition rather than the state's best interest." [Daily Sitka Sentinel (Alaska), 8/29/24]
2024: Nick Begich Criticized AFN For Canceling U.S. House Candidate Forum According to Alaska Beacon, "The opportunity to debate ideas and direction for our communities is a bedrock of our Republic. In my view, it is a disservice to the Alaska Native community to deprive AFN members of the opportunity to make an informed decision after comparing both congressional candidates' ideas and records," Begich said by email. [Alaska Beacon, 9/26/24]
2024: Nick Begich Criticized AFN's Decision To Cancel Candidate Forum According to Arctic Sounder, 'The opportunity to debate ideas and direction for our communities is a bedrock of our Republic. In my view, it is a disservice to the Alaska Native community to deprive AFN members of the opportunity to make an informed decision after comparing both congressional candidates' ideas and records,' Begich said by email. [Arctic Sounder, 10/3/24]
October 2024: Begich Criticized Peltola Over Fishery Attack Ad According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola over an ad stating that a Begich victory would mean our fish are gone. [...] 'Well, that is ridiculous, and that is shameful, and for her to maybe run ads like that that she approved from her campaign, lying to the people of Alaska, that's wrong,' he said." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 10/17/24]
11/5/24: Nick Begich Cited High Voter Enthusiasm Statewide In Election Day Remarks According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "We've got a lot of energy around the state," Begich said. "We've seen so much enthusiasm as we've neared record early turnout -- Fairbanks, Anchorage, the Valley, Eagle River, you name it. If there's an early voting location in the state, the lines have been one, two, three hours long. And I think that just indicates just how much people are ready to make a change." [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/5/24]
11/5/24: NBC - 2 KTUU Reported Nick Begich Campaigned On Election Day With Supporters In Anchorage According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "Alaska U.S. House contenders -- incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola and her nearest challenger Nick Begich -- were out Tuesday morning with crowds of their supporters on city streets in Anchorage in attempts to corral last-minute voters." [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/5/24]
11/5/24: NBC - 2 KTUU Noted Public Demonstrations Included Support For Nick Begich According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "Several people gather on sidewalks near busy intersections to show support for several candidates, including Mary Petola and Nick Begich." [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/5/24]
November 2024: Begich Campaigned In Anchorage With Supporters According to Arctic Sounder, "Photo by Bill R o t h /A DN U.S. House Republican candidate Nicl< Begich campaigned with supporters on Nov. 4 in Anchorage." [Arctic Sounder (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/21/24]
June 2022: Nick Begich Emphasized The Importance Of Focusing On Issues And Listening To Voters According to Alaska Dispatch News, "'You can't do everything,' he said. 'You've got to focus on the issues and make sure that you're listening to voters - and that voters are hearing you, as well.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/11/22]
June 2022: Nick Begich III Criticized Palin For Not Attending Debates According to Juneau Empire, "Begich criticized Palin for skipping debates organized across the state where he and other candidates answered questions from the public." [Juneau Empire, 6/16/22]
2022: Begich Expressed Appreciation For Campaign Turnout According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), "Likewise, the turnout impressed Begich. 'It's great to meet people here and across Alaska,' Begich said." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 7/24/22]
July 2022: Nick Begich III Was Confirmed To Attend Kenai And Soldotna Chambers Forum For U.S. House Candidates According to Peninsula Clarion, "Two special general election candidates --- Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Nick Begich III --- will attend the joint luncheon next Wednesday to answer questions." [Peninsula Clarion, 7/25/22]
August 2022: Nick Begich III Participated In Juneau U.S. House Candidate Debate According to Peninsula Clarion, "Republicans Nick Begich III and Sarah Palin were unsurprisingly more aligned with each other than with Democrat Mary Peltola in terms of board policy. But all differed on specifics such as the biggest single issue facing the country and Southeast Alaska, and when they did agree on problems there were often differences about their causes and solutions." [Peninsula Clarion (Kenai, Alaska), 8/1/22]
August 2022: Begich Emphasized Personal Ties To Southeast Alaska According to Peninsula Clarion, 'Begich said he's made up to a dozen visits to Juneau and many others to regional communities during the past two years.' [Peninsula Clarion (Kenai, Alaska), 8/1/22]
August 2022: Begich Expressed Preference For 'Actual Alaskans' At Forum According to Alaska Dispatch News, '"I just think it's great that we've got two actual Alaskans up here," Begich told the audience of a few dozen Kenai Peninsula residents. "I don't know where this third candidate is. I'd be happy to give her 30 seconds to respond, but she's not here, so we're not going to have to worry about that."' [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/3/22]
Win Gruening Asserted Nick Begich Campaigned Statewide in 2022 According to an opinion piece by Win Gruening in Peninsula Clarion, "for the past 10 months, Nick has crisscrossed the state, sometimes holding up to four events in one day, while listening to Alaskans articulate how their area can best be served in the next Congress." [Win Gruening - Peninsula Clarion, 8/4/22]
2022: Nick Begich Claimed Ability To Work Across The Aisle In Congress According to Alaska Dispatch News, "I want to be a congressman for all Alaskans. In a divided Congress, I believe it is critical that our next congressman has the ability to work with others to advance legislation that is beneficial for Alaska and our nation. We cannot afford to elect representatives who would seek opportunities to intentionally polarize our national discourse or who offer simplistic, empty rhetoric." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/7/22]
August 2022: Begich Scheduled Campaign Events In Ketchikan And Juneau According to Juneau Empire, "Begich is scheduled to visit major communities throughout the state this week, including a meet-and-greet at the Uncharted Distillery in Ketchikan from 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, according to Campaign Manager Truman Reed. Begich is also scheduled to do a radio interview there with KRBD." [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 8/9/22]
August 15, 2022: Nick Begich Held A Fundraiser At The Wasilla Home Of Jim And Faye Palin According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich spent the evening before election day at a fundraiser in the Wasilla home of Jim and Faye Palin, the father and stepmother of Sarah Palin's ex-husband, Todd Palin. The event drew dozens of Begich supporters, including several Mat-Su state lawmakers." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/15/22]
June 2022: Nick Begich III Participated In Anchorage Chamber 'Make it Monday Forum' According to Alaska Dispatch News, "U.S. House candidates, from left, Mary Peltola, Nick Begich III, and Sarah Palin talk after an Anchorage Chamber of Commerce 'Make it Monday Forum' on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/24/22]
September 2022: Begich Emphasized Person-To-Person Campaign Strategy According to Homer News, 'Begich said he's planning numerous additional visits to Juneau before the election, asserting that keeping his current strategy of more frequent and intense person-to-person campaigning than Palin and Peltola will ultimately win over Alaska voters. "We're going to continue to travel the state as we have been," he said.' [Homer News (Alaska), 9/24/22]
2022: Letter Writer Eric Troyer Reported Nick Begich and Sarah Palin Fought a 'Nasty Campaign' According to a letter to the editor published in Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "the nasty campaign Palin and Begich fought against each other" was cited as a factor in the outcome of the Alaska election. [Letter to the Editor - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 10/3/22]
2022: Nick Begich Ran For Alaska's U.S. House Seat As A Republican Challenging Incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola According to Alaska Dispatch News, "In Alaska's U.S. House race, the two Republican candidates are urging their supporters to 'rank the red' even as they continue to attack each other, in an effort to unseat newly elected Democrat U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola." [Alaska Dispatch News, 10/10/22]
October 2022: Begich Focused Campaign On Conservative Alaskan Enclaves Through Local Events According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich has been focusing on events in the conservative-leaning enclaves of the state, including appearances at the Outdoor Council banquet in Palmer, a fight night in Anchorage, and a Catholic schools fundraiser in Fairbanks." [Alaska Dispatch News, 10/17/22]
2022: Letter Writer Michael Coons Claimed Nick Begich Participated in Debates and Forums According to a letter to the editor published in Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "Nick has and is at debates and forums. Where is Sarah and Mary? No shows." [Letter to the Editor - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman (Wasilla, Alaska), 10/23/22]
November 2022: Begich Held Campaign Events In Conservative Areas Of Alaska. According to Alaska Dispatch News, "For Begich, it means returning to the conservative pockets of Alaska that he sees as key to his victory. In the week leading up to the election, he held events in Wasilla and in Eagle River. He called the latter 'the conservative core' of Anchorage." [Alaska Dispatch News, 11/4/22]
November 2022: Begich Pivoted Campaign Messaging Toward Criticizing Peltola According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich, who has pivoted away from his attacks targeting his Republican opponent and toward criticizing Peltola, said all Republican candidates are 'singing from the same song book.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 11/7/22]
2024: Nick Begich Made Regular Campaign Appearances At GOP Events In Alaska According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has continued to campaign vigorously in the state, making regular appearances at GOP gatherings and other events." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/17/24]
2024: Begich Increased Candidate Visibility By Attending Community Events According to Anchorage Daily News, "Wilson said Begich had been more visible as a candidate than the other individuals in the race, which could help him overcome Peltola and Dahlstrom's fundraising edge. Part of that is because he does not hold any office currently, allowing him to attend parades, host forums, and organize meet-and-greets without the demands of an existing job." [Anchorage Daily News, 7/7/24]
August 2024: Nick Begich Addressed Supporters At Wasilla Event According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "U.S. House candidate Nick Begich greeted supporters Tuesday night at the Chop House on Lake Lucille in Wasilla." [NBC - 2 KTUU, 8/20/24]
August 2024: Nick Begich Campaigned For U.S. House At State Fair In Palmer According to NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), "Nick Begich, grandson of former U.S. Rep. Nicholas Begich, Sr., and nephew of former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, was campaigning at the State Fair Monday in Palmer." [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 8/20/24]
2024: Letter Writer Seth Church Stated Nick Begich Planned to Prioritize Alaska's Interests in Congress According to a letter to the editor published in Anchorage Daily News, "Alaskans need a congressman willing to stand up for us, putting Alaska's unique needs and opportunities first. Nick Begich has a plan, grit and genuine commitment to our state's future. Let's choose a leader who will fiercely advocate for Alaska and make our voices count in Washington." [Letter to the Editor - Anchorage Daily News, 11/4/24]
2024: Letter Writer Seth Church Asserted Nick Begich Prioritized Alaska's Needs Over National Party Agendas According to a letter to the editor published in Anchorage Daily News, "Alaskans need a congressman willing to stand up for us, putting Alaska's unique needs and opportunities first. Nick Begich has a plan, grit and genuine commitment to our state's future." [Letter to the Editor - Anchorage Daily News, 11/4/24]
November 2024: Begich Urged Alaskans To Work Together Regardless Of Party According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), '"Whether Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, AIP, or Independent; whether on one side of an issue or another, thank you to the thousands of Alaskans who worked so hard to be involved in this election effort,' Begich said. 'The marketplace of ideas and the campaign process, as challenging as it can be, brings issues into focus and highlights areas where we need attention.'" [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 11/17/24]
November 2024: Nick Begich Called For Bipartisanship In Alaska According to Kodiak Daily Mirror, "Begich said Alaskans must work together regardless of party to unlock the state's potential and increase residents' chances for meaningful opportunity." [Kodiak Daily Mirror, 11/17/24]
November 2024: Begich Promised To Deliver Results For Alaska In Unity Message According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "He said through a message of unity that Alaskans must work together to unlock Alaska's potential. 'Together, we will deliver results for Alaska, creating long-term jobs, protecting our way of life, and playing our part to put America back on track,' Begich said." [NBC - 2 KTUU, 11/19/24]
November 2024: Begich Pledged To 'Deliver Results For Alaska' In Statement According to Arctic Sounder, "'Together, we will deliver results for Alaska, creating long-term jobs, protecting our way of life, and playing our part to put America back on track,' Begich said In a social media post Saturday morning." [Arctic Sounder (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/21/24]
2022: Begich Reported Strong Support In Matanuska-Susitna Region According to Peninsula Clarion, Begich said he considers the Matanuska-Susitna region, a conservative hotbed that includes Wasilla, as one of his strongest areas. [Peninsula Clarion, 4/20/22]
2022: Begich Claimed No Loss Of Supporters After Palin Entered The Race According to Peninsula Clarion, Begich said, 'Everyone that has come to support me remains fully supportive, and that's a strong statement because a lot has changed.' [Peninsula Clarion, 4/20/22]
2022: Local Voter Priscilla Wilbur Voted For Nick Begich III According to Peninsula Clarion, "Priscilla Wilbur said that she voted for Nick Begich, Lisa Murkowski and Mary Peltola." [Peninsula Clarion, 8/16/22]
2022: Letter Writer Jim and Faye Palin Reported Nick Begich Traveled Statewide for His Campaign According to a letter to the editor published in Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "He is running a high energy campaign. Traveling statewide to meet other Alaskans; to discuss their views and concerns; and, to answer any questions they may have." [Letter to the Editor - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, 9/22/22]
2022: Letter Writer Michael Coons Described Nick Begich's Engagement with Constituents According to a letter to the editor published in Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "he has answered every question I have asked him, to my face with substantive answers, not slogans. He has been to many organizations meeting when asked, he has traveled, like Kelly Tshibaka this State time and again." [Letter to the Editor - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman (Wasilla, Alaska), 10/23/22]
November 2022: Begich Urged Supporters To Persuade Others To Vote. According to Alaska Dispatch News, "'So here's the assignment for all of us, me included. We've got to talk to our friends, we've got to talk to our neighbors, we've got to talk to our colleagues, we've got to talk to our family,' Begich said to around 30 supporters who had gathered to listen to him and eat a catered meal at the Lions Club." [Alaska Dispatch News, 11/4/22]
2022: Nick Begich Congratulated Mary Peltola Following Her Win In The Alaska Congressional Race According to NBC - 2 KTUU, "'Tonight, I want to offer my congratulations to Alaska's next congressional representative Mary Peltola. Our nation faces a number of challenges in the coming years, and our representatives will need wisdom and discernment as they work to put America on a more sound path,' Begich wrote, in part, in a statement following Peltola's win." [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/24/22]
2023: Nick Begich Said He Could Not Sit Back And Watch What Is Happening To Alaska And The Country According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "'As an Alaskan dad, husband, and business owner I can't sit back, and simply watch what is happening to our state and country,' Begich said when he announced his candidacy Thursday on social media." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 7/15/23]
Nick Begich Expressed Support For Alaskan Families And Stewardship Of Land In 2023 Announcement According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "'I believe in Alaskan families, our shared values, and the responsible stewardship of our lands.'" [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 7/15/23]
Nick Begich Claimed Alaska Lacked A Proper Voice In Congress In 2023 According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, "Begich, a Republican, noted that Alaska lacks the proper voice in Congress. 'I believe it's time we restore that voice: for our families, for our communities, and for our future,' he wrote." [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 7/15/23]
November 2023: Nick Begich Stated His Campaign Was Focused On Defeating Mary Peltola According to NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), "Begich released a statement saying, 'Our team is 100% focused on continuing to build our statewide effort to defeat Mary Peltola and restore commonsense, fiscally responsible representation on behalf of Alaska.'" [NBC - 2 KTUU (Anchorage, Alaska), 11/14/23]
2024: Political Action Committees Endorsed Nick Begich for Alaska U.S. House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich is also endorsed by the Congressional Leadership Fund, which works to elect GOP candidates, and by the conservative Club for Growth, which has an affiliated political action committee that raises money for hard-right federal candidates." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/16/24]
April 2025: Begich Staff Attributed Out-Of-State Support To Legislative Agenda According to Anchorage Daily News, "Paul Smith, a Begich campaign spokesperson, attributed Begich's out-of-state support to his legislative agenda. Begich has taken up national issues in Congress, including with a bill to establish a national bitcoin reserve." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 4/20/25]
May 2022: Nick Begich Participated In Juneau Congressional Candidate Forum According to Juneau Empire, "Tara Sweeney, John Coghill, Nick Begich III and state Sen. Josh Revak, R-Anchorage, took turns answering questions from Ben Brown, a member of the Capital City Republicans, who with Capital City Republican Women, hosted and organized the event." [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 5/17/22]
May 2022: Nick Begich Participated in Alaska U.S. House Debate Focused on Resource Development According to Alaska Dispatch News, 'Candidates for U.S. Congress participate in a debate hosted by the Alaska Chamber, Alaska Miners Association, Alaska Oil & Gas Association, Alaska Support Industry Alliance, Associated General Contractors of Alaska, and Resource Development Council for Alaska, on Thursday morning, May 12, 2022 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage. From left: Nick Begich, John Coghill, Christopher Constant, Al Gross, Jeff Lowenfels, Sarah Palin, Mary Peltola, Josh Revak, and Tara Sweeney.' [Alaska Dispatch News, 5/26/22]
2022: Nick Begich Criticized Sarah Palin's Campaign Approach According to Alaska Dispatch News, "[Begich] said he sees this as a race between him and Palin, whom he said 'makes a living essentially as a human Hallmark card doing celebrity videos.'" [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/18/22]
May 2022: Nick Begich Spoke At Candidate Forum In Anchorage According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Nick Begich III, a Republican seeking the sole U.S. House seat in Alaska, speaks during a forum for candidates, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Anchorage." [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/18/22]
October 2022: Nick Begich Criticized 'Political Entertainment' In Campaigning According to Alaska Dispatch News, "For most people that I speak with, they're looking for someone who's serious about the state of Alaska. Not somebody who's going to bring a James Brown impersonator from Chicago and do backflips on stage. [...] We have to stop thinking about politics like political entertainment. [...] That's not going to fix the problems that we have as a country." [Alaska Dispatch News, 10/10/22]
2024: Begich Did Not Mention Dahlstrom In His State Convention Speech According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich did not mention Dahlstrom a single time during his 45 minutes on stage." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/21/24]
April 2024: Begich Did Not Mention Dahlstrom During Convention Speech According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Begich did not mention Dahlstrom a single time during his 45 minutes on stage." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 4/25/24]
2022: Begich Hired Two Political Consulting Firms For His U.S. House Campaign According to Alaska Dispatch News, "he reported hiring two political consulting firms, Axiom Strategies and Red Rock Strategies." [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/1/22]
2024: Larry Wood Urged Voters To Contact Nick Begich's Campaign With Questions According to an opinion piece by Larry Wood in Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, "I encourage anyone interested in the candidacy of either Dahlstrom or Begich to contact them through their campaign. Get any questions you have answered before you vote." [Larry Wood - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, 8/10/24]
2024: Begich Had Raised $983,000 In Current Election Cycle By August According to Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, "Overall, Peltola has raised over $7.5 million and spent just under $5.4 million this election cycle. Begich had raised $983,000 and spent $852,000 by early August." [Bristol Bay Times & Dutch Harbor Fisherman, 8/29/24]
2024: More Than $10 Million Spent On Ads For Begich In General Election According to Juneau Empire, "The campaign has set records for expenditures in Alaska House races, with a combined $31 million being spent on both candidates, according to AdImpact, an ad tracking firm. In the general election alone, more than $13 million has been spent on ads for Peltola and more than $10 million for Begich." [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 10/15/24]
August-September 2024: Nick Begich Raised Under $780,000 For U.S. House Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich --- a businessman who unsuccessfully ran against Peltola in 2022 --- raised just under $780,000 in the same period as he seeks to return the seat to Republican control." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/16/24]
Nick Begich Reported Raising Just Over $77,000 From Grow the Majority Committee In Late 2024 According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich reported raising just over $77,000 from Grow the Majority, a similar committee led by House Speaker Mike Johnson to benefit Republican candidates." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/16/24]
By September 2024, Nick Begich Raised Under $1.8 Million In The Election Cycle And Held $440,000 Cash On Hand According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has raised under $1.8 million total since the beginning of the cycle and had $440,000 to spend at the end of September." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/16/24]
August-September 2024: Nick Begich Spent Over $520,000 On Campaign, Mainly Advertising According to Anchorage Daily News, "In the same period, Begich reported spending just over $520,000, more than half of which went toward advertisement-related expenses." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/16/24]
August-September 2024: Anchorage Daily News Reported Begich Raised Under $780,000 In Alaska House Race According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich a businessman who unsuccessfully ran against Peltola in 2022 raised just under $780,000 in the same period as he seeks to return the seat to Republican control." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/16/24]
2024: Anchorage Daily News Reported Begich Raised Under $1.8 Million Total This Election Cycle According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has raised under $1.8 million total since the beginning of the cycle and had $440,000 to spend at the end of September." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/16/24]
August-September 2024: Anchorage Daily News Reported Begich Spent Over $520,000 With Majority On Ads According to Anchorage Daily News, "In the same period, Begich reported spending just over $520,000, more than half of which went toward advertisement-related expenses." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/16/24]
2024: Congressional Leadership Fund Supported Begich With Over $1 Million In October According to Anchorage Daily News, "The Congressional Leadership Fund, which supports GOP candidates, reported spending more than $3 million attacking Peltola and more than $1,000,000 supporting Begich this month alone." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/29/24]
2024: Nick Begich Reported Raising $2 Million Since Launching Congressional Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich, meanwhile, has reported raising only $2 million since launching his campaign." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/29/24]
2024: Vote Alaska Before Party PAC Reported $6.5 Million Spent Opposing Begich According to Anchorage Daily News, "Vote Alaska Before Party has reported spending nearly $6.5 million on the election so far opposing Begich, including an ad-buy of nearly $1.4 million made Monday." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/29/24]
2024: Congressional Leadership Fund Spent Over $1 Million Supporting Begich According to Anchorage Daily News, "The Congressional Leadership Fund, which supports GOP candidates, reported spending more than $3 million attacking Peltola and more than $1,000,000 supporting Begich this month alone." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/29/24]
2024: Begich Reported Raising $2 Million For U.S. House Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich, meanwhile, has reported raising only $2 million since launching his campaign." [Anchorage Daily News, 10/29/24]
Nick Begich Spent About $260,000 On Campaign-Related Expenses In Early 2025 According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich spent around $260,000, leaving him with nearly $670,000 at the end of March. Begich has paid nearly $70,000 to WinRed, a fundraising platform associated with Republican candidates. He spent nearly $54,000 on mailing services, and more than $26,000 on fundraising." [Anchorage Daily News, 4/20/25]
April 2025: Anchorage Daily News Reported Begich Raised Over $824,000 For 2026 Reelection Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich reported bringing in more than $824,000. Nearly $272,000 a full third of his haul was transferred to his account from political action committees working to maintain the Republican majority in the House, including ones called Defend Our Majority, Grow the Majority and Emmer Majority Builders." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 4/20/25]
April 2025: Begich Raised Over $227,000 From PACs Including ConocoPhillips, Alaska Airlines And GCI According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich reported raising more than $227,000 from political action committees, including ones associated with ConocoPhillips, Alaska Airlines and GCI, among others. Most of the individual contributions reported by Begich came from out of state." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 4/20/25]
April 2025: Begich Reported Spending Approximately $260,000 On His Campaign In Q1 2025 According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich spent around $260,000, leaving him with nearly $670,000 at the end of March." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 4/20/25]
April 2025: Begich Paid Nearly $70,000 To WinRed As Part Of Fundraising Expenditures According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has paid nearly $70,000 to WinRed, a fundraising platform associated with Republican candidates. He spent nearly $54,000 on mailing services, and more than $26,000 on fundraising." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 4/20/25]
2021: Nick Begich III Out-Raised Incumbent Don Young In Q4 U.S. House Race Donations According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Republican challenger Nick Begich III out-raised incumbent Don Young during the last three months of 2021 in the race for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House, thanks to a hefty injection of Begich's own cash, recent federal election commission reports show." [Alaska Dispatch News, 2/1/22]
October 2021: Nick Begich Loaned His Campaign $150,000 After Announcing Candidacy According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich loaned his campaign $150,000 right after he announced he was entering the race in October, bringing his total fundraising for the last quarter of 2021 to just over $300,000, compared to Young's $165,000 in the same period." [Alaska Dispatch News, 2/1/22]
2021: Nick Begich Contributed Over $20,000 In-Kind To Campaign Expenses According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich also covered more than $20,000 of the campaigns expenses such as lodging and travel in what is known as in-kind donations." [Alaska Dispatch News, 2/1/22]
By End Of 2021: Nick Begich Had Spent Over $70,000, Leaving Under $230,000 Cash On Hand According to Alaska Dispatch News, "By the end of 2021, Begich had spent over $70,000, bringing his cash on hand to under $230,000." [Alaska Dispatch News, 2/1/22]
2022: Begich's 2022 Candidacy Motivated Him To Invest Campaign Funds To Unseat Don Young According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Truman Reed, a spokesperson for the campaign, said that Begich is 'a very committed candidate that's willing to put in some of his money' towards the goal of unseating Young, who has served in the U.S. House for nearly 50 years - longer than Begich has been alive." [Alaska Dispatch News, 2/1/22]
2022: Nick Begich Raised $135,000 In Early Campaign Fundraising For U.S. House According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Republican Nick Begich III, a technology entrepreneur who launched his candidacy before Young's death, raised $135,000 during the reporting period." [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/1/22]
2022: 90% Of Begich's Itemized Campaign Donations Came From Alaskans According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Some 90% of his itemized donations were from Alaskans; he reported hiring two political consulting firms, Axiom Strategies and Red Rock Strategies." [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/1/22]
2022: Americans For Prosperity Spent $80,000 To Support Begich's Campaign According to Alaska Dispatch News, "Begich has also benefited from $80,000 in spending by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative political group." [Alaska Dispatch News, 6/1/22]
2022: Nick Begich Claimed Personal Donations Of Thousands Of Dollars To Republicans According to Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), '"I think it is important to put your money where your mouth is," Begich told Palin, who is endorsed by Trump. "I have given thousands of dollars to Republicans."' [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (Alaska), 6/5/22]
Begich Contributed To Alaska Republican Party, Don Young, And Trump Campaigns From 2016 Onward According to Alaska Dispatch News, "His campaign contributions changed too: he regularly contributed to the Alaska Republican Party from 2016 onward. In 2019, he began contributing to Don Young's campaign. And in 2020, he contributed to Trump's presidential campaign." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/5/22]