Schultz Backs Hill to Defeat Begich | Anchorage News

Alaska Democrat Matt Schultz has suspended his U.S. House campaign to fully back independent candidate Bill Hill, urging all Democrats and Independents to unite behind him to defeat GOP incumbent Nick Begich. Schultz, an Anchorage pastor, cited lack of Democratic support and Republican interference as reasons for his exit, emphasizing the urgent need to protect democracy. Hill, a fisherman and educator backed by unions and Native groups, is now the top Democratic alternative. Schultz praised Hill’s shared values and platform, while Hill called Schultz’s move selfless and Alaskan-first. Republicans are seizing on Schultz’s withdrawal to paint Democrats as weak, though Hill’s campaign sees it as proof of their threat to Begich’s re-election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6f1363821769ea5