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  "path": "/briefs/in-bid-for-re-election-alaska-u-s-rep-nick-begich-defends-against-14-challengers/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-03T00:39:24.000Z",
  "site": "https://alaskabeacon.com",
  "tags": [
    "Election 2026",
    "Government & Politics",
    "2026 Alaska primary election",
    "2026 Alaska U.S. House election"
  ],
  "textContent": "Two years ago, Republican Nick Begich III defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and became Alaska’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, 14 people are hoping to imitate Begich’s performance. Monday was the filing deadline for candidates interested in running in this year’s elections, and in addition to the incumbent Begich, there […]",
  "title": "In bid for re-election, Alaska U.S. Rep. Nick Begich defends against 14 challengers"
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