Nick Begich III

Nick Begich III was raised by his maternal grandparents in Florida and returned to Alaska in 2004 with his wife, Dharna.¹² They live in Chugiak with their son, Nicholas.¹ His grandfather represented Alaska in the House, and his uncle, Mark Begich, served in the Senate.³

Before Congress, Begich's working life was in business and technology.³ He earned a business degree at Baylor University in 1999 and an MBA at Indiana University in 2002.³ His work at Ford Motor Company included technology, finance and product development.¹ He founded FarShore Partners in 2006 and helped found Dashfire in 2009.⁴

Begich won election in 2024 after unsuccessful congressional bids in 2022, and began his first House term in January 2025.³ His current work includes joining Alaska's congressional delegation in proposing the Bycatch Reduction and Research Act, aimed at improving fisheries data, monitoring and technology.⁵ His campaign also highlights efforts against illegal foreign fishing that undercuts Alaska's commercial fleet.⁶

Seeking a second term, Begich emphasizes oil, gas, mining and other resource development, along with ports, airports and transportation links that serve Alaska's distant communities.⁶ His healthcare proposals emphasize telemedicine, mobile clinics and recruiting and retaining rural providers.⁶ He also supports research and prevention efforts addressing youth suicide.⁶ In November, he faces independent Bill Hill, Democrat Eric Hafner and Libertarian Jim McDermott.⁷