Republican Nick Begich III has secured Alaska's sole U.S. House seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola in a closely contested race that utilized ranked-choice voting. Begich garnered 48.4% of the first-choice votes, leading Peltola by 6,779 votes, with the final tally showing a 51.3%-48.7% split after ranked-choice tabulation. This victory marks a significant political shift, as Peltola was the first Alaska Native woman elected to Congress and had previously held the seat since a special election in 2022. With the results still pending certification, Begich's win reflects a broader Republican strategy to reclaim seats lost to Democrats in recent elections. His victory follows support from former President Donald Trump after key Republican candidates withdrew from the race, consolidating votes behind him. Both candidates have deep political roots in Alaska, with Begich coming from a prominent Democratic family while asserting his Republican identity.