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Overview

Current roleCommercial fisherman

PartyIndependent

Political ideologyProgressive Independent

GenderMale

LocationAlaska

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BackgroundCommercial fisherman

EducationUniversity of Alaska Anchorage (secondary education alumnus)

Notable personal detailsBill Hill is an independent candidate for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat in the 2026 election cycle. He is a Bristol Bay commercial fisherman and a retired educator who worked as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, including as superintendent of the Bristol Bay Borough School District. He is Alaska Native (Dena’ina Athabascan) and is based in Naknek, Alaska.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate supports measures to make billionaires and large corporations pay more and to end tax handouts to wealthy individuals and big companies while lowering costs for working families. He advocates investing in Alaskan jobs and schools and combating corruption perceived to benefit wealthy interests.

Healthcare

Supports lowering healthcare costs by extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and lowering premiums; favors keeping healthcare affordable while protecting individual healthcare decision-making. Emphasizes using federal policy to reduce premiums and expand affordability for Alaskans.

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Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security as part of efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States and emphasizes a "strong, secure border." No detailed policy proposals on asylum, deportation, or pathways to legal status are provided on campaign materials reviewed.

Climate & Energy

Supports an "all of the above" energy approach that seeks to lower Alaskans' energy and heating costs by both maximizing oil and natural gas production and restoring tax credits for renewable projects. Policy language emphasizes bringing energy projects and jobs to Alaska rather than endorsing aggressive emissions limits or explicit climate-target legislation.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports protecting gun rights and opposes government overreach into Alaskans' way of life, listing gun rights alongside subsistence rights in campaign materials.

Polls

Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
32.7%
46%
17%
Bill Hill
B. Hill
Nick Begich III
N. Begich
Matt Schultz
M. Schultz
John Williams
J. Williams
Date (Start - End)SpreadHillBegichSchultzWilliams
Polling Average
Begich+13.3
32.7%46.0%17.0%4.0%
Tavern ResearchMay 18 - 27
Begich+4.0
48.0%52.0%
Change ResearchMar 17 - 20
Begich+32.0
13.0%45.0%17.0%4.0%
Public Policy PollingFeb 11 - 12
Begich+4.0
37.0%41.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)

Endorsers of Bill Hill for Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)

union supporters

Labor organization

Union supporters endorsed Bill Hill in Alaska's U.S. House campaign.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$783.0K
$587.3K
$391.5K
$195.8K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$783.0K
$595.3K
$187.8K
$12.5K

Source: FEC

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