Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz to challenge Rep. Nick Begich in 2026 U.S. House race

Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz to challenge Rep. Nick Begich in 2026 U.S. House race

Democratic U.S. House candidate Matt Schultz is seen in an undated photo published on his campaign website. (Screenshot)An Anchorage pastor announced Monday that he is running for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich.  The Rev. Matt Schultz, of Anchorage’s First Presbyterian Church, is a registered Democrat with an extensive history of support for progressive policies and ideals. On Saturday, he spoke …