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Overview

Current rolePresbyterian pastor

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationAlaska

BackgroundPresbyterian pastor

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Notable personal detailsMatthew Damian Schultz is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House (Alaska At-Large) in the 2026 election cycle. He is a Presbyterian pastor in Anchorage and serves as pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Anchorage. Schultz’s public work includes ministry and community service focused on issues such as health care access, affordability, and social justice.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports measures to raise local revenue for social services and prioritizes protecting public programs like Medicaid while lowering costs for families; has publicly backed a municipal alcohol tax to fund treatment, housing, and public safety services.

Healthcare

Supports protecting and expanding access to health care by keeping clinics open, cutting premiums, safeguarding Medicaid, and funding providers such as Planned Parenthood. Emphasizes lowering out‑of‑pocket costs and addressing high health care and insurance premiums for Alaskans. Positions are framed around preventing cuts to safety‑net programs and improving affordability and access.

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Immigration & Border

Opposes aggressive ICE operations and supports sanctuary-style protections and community legal education for immigrants; advocates limiting ICE deployments and strengthening protections for immigrant communities while framing immigration as a civic and cultural benefit to Alaska.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate supports abortion access and identifies as pro-choice while also stating he does not favor abortion as mere birth control and recognizes exceptions such as rape, incest, and threats to the mother’s life. He frames the issue as one of individual freedom and limited government interference in bodily decisions. He has publicly participated in discussions defending Medicaid-funded reproductive health services.

Climate & Energy

Supports investment in infrastructure and a diversified energy sector to lower energy costs for Alaskans, while protecting lands, waters, and subsistence. Emphasizes practical energy solutions and lowering consumer energy prices rather than endorsing immediate fossil-fuel phaseout.

Polls

Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)
Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
35.4%
49%
13%
Matt Schultz
M. Schultz
Nick Begich III
N. Begich
Bill Hill
B. Hill
John Williams
J. Williams
Date (Start - End)SpreadSchultzBegichHillWilliams
Polling Average
Begich+13.6
35.4%49.0%13.0%4.0%
The New York Times/Siena UniversityJun 15 - 29
Begich+12.0
39.0%51.0%
Tavern ResearchMay 18 - 27
Begich+10.0
45.0%55.0%
Change ResearchMar 17 - 20
Begich+28.0
17.0%45.0%13.0%4.0%
Public Policy PollingFeb 11 - 12
Begich+7.0
39.0%46.0%
Data for ProgressOct 17 - 23
Begich+11.0
37.0%48.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)

Endorsers of Matt Schultz for Alaska U.S. House winner? (Person)

Tony Knowles

Public figure

Tony Knowles endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Alaska Democratic Party

Public figure

The Alaska Democratic Party backed Matt Schultz.

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Austin Quinn-Davidson

Public endorsement

Austin Quinn-Davidson endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Alyse Galvin

Public figure

Alyse Galvin endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Forrest Dunbar

Public figure

Forrest Dunbar endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Ashley Carrick

Public figure

Ashley Carrick endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Sara Hannan

Public figure

Sara Hannan endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Fran Ulmer

Public figure

Fran Ulmer endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Tom Begich

Public figure

Tom Begich endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Rep. Andy Josephson

Public endorsement

Rep. Andy Josephson endorsed Matt Schultz.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$865.4K
$649.1K
$432.7K
$216.4K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$865.4K
$470.7K
$394.8K
$21.9K

Source: FEC

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