Schultz Drops Out, Hill Steps In | Anchorage News

Democratic candidate Matt Schultz has pulled out of Alaska’s U.S. House race, citing GOP interference and lack of full Democratic support, paving the way for independent Bill Hill to challenge incumbent Republican Nick Begich. Schultz, a pastor running on a progressive platform, believes his exit now allows Democrats and Alaskans to unite behind Hill to stop Begich — a move he says the NRCC may have encouraged by pushing groups to support him as a weaker opponent. With Begich outraising both candidates and all contenders appearing on one primary ballot, the race now hinges on whether Hill can rally voters to unseat the GOP incumbent in Alaska’s ranked-choice general 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/abca49a84322b7f9