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WATCH LIVE: Rep. Begich faces challenger Hill in a debate for Alaska's at-large House seat

By Steff Staples · Published by Everything Blog

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Republican Rep. Nick Begich faces independent challenger Bill Hill in a live debate for Alaska's at-large House seat, set to begin at 11 p.m. EDT. The debate is broadcast live from Alaska Public Media, with a 5% primary vote threshold for candidates to participate. The race is rated as Likely Republican by the Cook Political Report. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now.

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Republican Rep. Nick Begich faces independent challenger Bill Hill in a live debate for A…: Republican Rep. Nick Begich faces independent challenger Bill Hill in a live debate for Alaska's at-large House seat.
The debate is broadcast live from Alaska Public Media, with a 5% primary vote threshold f…: The debate is broadcast live from Alaska Public Media, with a 5% primary vote threshold for candidates to participate.
The race is rated as Likely Republican by the Cook Political Report.: The race is rated as Likely Republican by the Cook Political Report.

By — Steff Staples Steff Staples Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-rep-begich-faces-challenger-hill-in-a-debate-for-alaskas-at-large-house-seat Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Rep. Begich faces challenger Hill in a debate for Alaska's at-large House seat Politics Oct 14, 2026 7:13 PM EDT Republican Rep. Nick Begich will face off in a debate Wednesday in Alaska against independent challenger Bill Hill. The debate begins at 11 p.m. EDT. Watch live from Alaska Public Media, in partnership with Alaska's News Source and KTOO, in the video player above. Begich, who is seeking his second term in Congress, and Hill are the only candidates running for the state's at-large U.S. House seat to meet the 5% primary vote threshold to participate in the debate. The Cook Political Report rates the race as Likely Republican. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Steff Staples Steff Staples

Republican Rep. Nick Begich will face off in a debate Wednesday in Alaska against independent challenger Bill Hill. The debate begins at 11 p.m. EDT. Watch live from Alaska Public Media, in partnership with Alaska's News Source and KTOO, in the video player above. Begich, who is seeking his second term in Congress, and Hill are the only candidates running for the state's at-large U.S. House seat to meet the 5% primary vote threshold to participate in the debate. The Cook Political Report rates the race as Likely Republican. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now

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Republican Rep. Nick Begich faces independent challenger Bill Hill in a live debate for A…: Republican Rep. Nick Begich faces independent challenger Bill Hill in a live debate for Alaska's at-large House seat.
The debate is broadcast live from Alaska Public Media, with a 5% primary vote threshold f…: The debate is broadcast live from Alaska Public Media, with a 5% primary vote threshold for candidates to participate.
The race is rated as Likely Republican by the Cook Political Report.: The race is rated as Likely Republican by the Cook Political Report.

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Republican Rep. Nick Begich faces independent challenger Bill Hill in a live debate for A…: Republican Rep. Nick Begich faces independent challenger Bill Hill in a live debate for Alaska's at-large House seat.
The debate is broadcast live from Alaska Public Media, with a 5% primary vote threshold f…: The debate is broadcast live from Alaska Public Media, with a 5% primary vote threshold for candidates to participate.
The race is rated as Likely Republican by the Cook Political Report.: The race is rated as Likely Republican by the Cook Political Report.

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WATCH LIVE: Rep. Begich faces challenger Hill in a debate for Alaska's at-large House seat

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