Short Answer

Both the model and the market overwhelmingly agree that the Republican party is most likely to win the Alaska House, with only minor residual uncertainty.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

This market, which tracks the probability of a Democratic candidate winning Alaska's U.S. House seat in 2026, has demonstrated a stable, sideways trading pattern. The price has been confined to a narrow range between 11% and 20%, indicating a consistent market consensus with low volatility. After opening at 11%, the contract price saw a brief rise to a peak of 20% before settling near its current level of 15%. The initial support appears to be around the 11% mark, while the 20% level has acted as a point of resistance that the market has so far been unable to sustain.
The overall trading volume of 651 contracts is relatively light, which is common for a market with a resolution date far in the future. This low volume suggests that market conviction is not yet strong and that price movements, such as the temporary spike to 20%, may be caused by small trades rather than a significant shift in market-wide sentiment based on new information. The provided context, which outlines the incumbent Republican's re-election campaign against challengers, does not contain any specific events that would clearly explain this brief price fluctuation. The stable, low price suggests that traders currently view the incumbent as a strong favorite, pricing in a low probability of a Democratic victory at this early stage of the election cycle.
  • Alaska's historical Republican lean makes the House race likely Republican.
  • Incumbent Nick Begich holds significant advantages, including substantial fundraising.
  • Ranked-choice voting may allow non-Republicans to consolidate second-choice votes.
  • Democrat Matt Schultz faces an uphill battle with a substantial fundraising deficit.
  • The August 2026 top-four primary will determine general election candidates.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
Democratic party 15.0% 12.7% Alaska's ranked-choice voting system could allow a non-Republican to consolidate second-choice votes.
Republican party 82.0% 87.3% The incumbent Republican, Nick Begich III, is seeking re-election in a historically Republican-leaning state.

Current Context

Incumbent Republican Nick Begich III seeks re-election to the U.S. House. The 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election for Alaska's at-large district is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with the primary election taking place on August 18, 2026 [1][2][3][4]. The incumbent, Republican Nick Begich III, is seeking re-election against challengers including Democrat Matt Schultz and independent Bill Hill, among others [2][5][6]. Political forecasters generally rate this specific federal race as Likely Republican, reflecting the incumbent party's current advantage [2][3][6].
Alaska employs a distinct voting system for its federal and state elections. The state utilizes a top-four open primary system, followed by a ranked-choice voting general election for the U.S. House race [1][4]. The filing deadline for federal candidates is June 1, 2026 [1][4]. Separately, all 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives, the state legislature, are also up for election on November 3, 2026 [7][8][9]. The primary for these state legislative races is scheduled concurrently with the federal primary on August 18, 2026 [7][8][9].
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2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

For the "Republican party" contract, a "Yes" resolution is triggered if the House member sworn in for AK-AL for the term beginning in 2027 is a Republican; otherwise, it resolves to "No." The outcome will be verified using the Library of Congress.

The market opened on July 1, 2025, and will close following the swearing-in of the Representative for the seat, or by November 3, 2027, at 11:00 AM EDT, with payouts projected 1 minute after closing. Trading on this contract is prohibited for specific groups, including federal and statewide public office holders, campaign staff, and individuals with material, non-public information.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Last trade probability
Republican party $0.82 $0.20 82%
Democratic party $0.19 $0.85 15%

Market Discussion

The market overwhelmingly predicts a Republican will win the Alaska House seat, with an 82% probability. Despite this strong leaning, some traders argue for a Democratic victory, pointing to the popularity of the current Democratic incumbent, Mary Peltola, and favorable Democratic polling in the state's Senate race. However, a significant concern discussed is the possibility of no viable Democratic candidate emerging, which has influenced some traders to reduce their confidence in a Democratic win.

4. Trust Index

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 80 Good

Largest single print on HOUSEAKAL-26-R carried 36% of its $11,836 tape (window is 100% of 24h flow; print is 6d old)

Integrity risk· Large trades

How it adds up
Integrity80% of score84Good
Trade quality20% of score62Caution

Includes the cost to trade: a $1,000 order can't be filled here because the order book is too thin.

Trust score80Good

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
Market integrity
83Good

Outcome is hard to influence

Large tradesTrade signals · medium confidence

Largest single print on HOUSEAKAL-26-R carried 36% of its $11,836 tape (window is 100% of 24h flow; print is 6d old)

Screened clean
Thin-volume movesNo significant move Clear
Size patternsTrade sizes look organic. Clear
2 screens not run
Outcome control · doesn't apply to this market type
Thin-leg conviction · doesn't apply to this market type
Info fairness
80Good

Structural prior — no screens apply

No suspicious activity on any screen

Screened clean
Information exposureNo concentrated group can know the outcome materially early. Clear
4 screens not run
Move vs. catalyst · doesn't apply to this market type
Longshot repricing · doesn't apply to this market type
Pre-broadcast certainty · doesn't apply to this market type
Cross-venue timing · doesn't apply to this market type
Resolution quality
92Strong

Resolution mechanism is dependable

No suspicious activity on any screen

Resolution rules read: Clear

Liquidity
78Tradeable

Fills fine at modest size

3 contracts · worst first

Bill Hill52
Thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 40% vs realized 8%
Democratic party59
Thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 153% vs realized 4%
Republican party80
Deep · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
70Stable

No significant moves

3 contracts · worst first

Republican party—
No significant move (24h)

Price was stable over the last 24 hours.

Bill Hill—
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Democratic party—
No significant move (24h)

Price was stable over the last 24 hours.

Rule clarity
100Clear

Counts toward Resolution quality, not here

3 contracts · worst first

Republican party100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Bill Hill100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Democratic party100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Trade quality
62Caution

Order book is thin

Tradable, but expect execution cost beyond small sizes.

Outcome quality 78 (notional-weighted across 3 scored legs)

$100 order: 3.2c slippage (~128% of a 2.5c contract)

$1,000 order: book too thin to fill

$10,000 order: book too thin to fill

Republican party80Market scoreLiquidity80Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why 80
Liquidity
80 · Deep · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
No significant move (24h)

Price was stable over the last 24 hours.

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Bill Hill52Market scoreLiquidity52Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why 52
Liquidity
52 · Thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 40% vs realized 8%
Move quality
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Democratic party59Market scoreLiquidity59Move quality–Rule clarity100
Why 59
Liquidity
59 · Thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 153% vs realized 4%
Move quality
No significant move (24h)

Price was stable over the last 24 hours.

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear

underwriting_v1.4 · computed Sep 23, 2026

5. What historical voting data and recent polling trends underpin the 'Likely Republican' rating for Alaska's 2026 House race?

Historical Presidential Republican Vote94.1% (1960-2024) [1][2]
2026 House Race RatingLikely Republican [3][4]
Incumbent's Win Probability (Prediction Market)74% [5]
Alaska's 2026 U.S. House race is rated "Likely Republican" by major political handicappers. This assessment, made by organizations such as the Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball, aligns with Alaska's long-standing historical voting patterns [3][4]. The state has voted Republican in presidential elections 94.1% of the time between 1960 and 2024, having been characterized as Republican-leaning since the early 1970s [1][2]. Further reinforcing this trend, Donald Trump achieved a 13.1% victory margin in Alaska during the 2024 presidential election, an increase from his 10.1% win in 2020 [6][7].
Incumbent Republican Nick Begich III holds a strong position for Alaska's at-large congressional district. The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voting Index (PVI) for Alaska is R+6, which further underscores the Republican advantage in the state [4][8]. Prediction markets also reflect this strength, with Kalshi showing Nick Begich III having a 74% probability of winning the 2026 U.S. House election [5]. Fundraising data additionally indicates that Republicans are significantly outspending Independents in the district [8].
Unique Alaskan electoral dynamics present potential challenges, despite the strong Republican lean. More than half of all registered voters in the state identify as "Non-Partisan" or "Undeclared," indicating a significant independent voter base [1][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Alaska's electoral system, which includes a nonpartisan open primary and ranked-choice voting (RCV) for general elections, mandates that candidates secure majority support rather than a plurality. This system, coupled with the independent electorate, can create opportunities for non-Republican candidates with broader appeal [11]. For instance, some polls for the 2026 U.S. Senate race suggest Democrat Mary Peltola leading incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan, highlighting how individual candidate appeal and RCV can lead to closer contests in the state [6][10][15][12][16].
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6. How might the results of Alaska's August 18, 2026 top-four primary impact the general election prospects for the leading Republican and Democratic candidates?

Primary Election DateAugust 18, 2026 [1][2]
General Election DateNovember 3, 2026 [1][2]
Candidates Advancing from PrimaryTop four [1][2]
Alaska's August 2026 primary determines general election contenders. The nonpartisan top-four primary election for the U.S. House is scheduled for August 18, 2026. This contest will feature candidates such as incumbent Republican Nick Begich III and Democratic candidates Matt Schultz and John Brendan Williams. All candidates will appear on a single ballot, and the four highest vote-getters will advance to the general election [1][3][4].
Ranked-choice voting will decide the November general election winner. The general election, set for November 3, 2026, will utilize ranked-choice voting among the four candidates who advanced from the primary. Voters will rank candidates according to their preferences. If no candidate secures a majority of first-choice votes, subsequent rounds redistribute votes from eliminated candidates until a winner is determined [2][5][6]. This combined top-four primary and ranked-choice system is designed to reduce the "spoiler effect" and encourages candidates to appeal to a broader base, frequently relying on second-choice support to secure a victory [5][6].
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7. How do the policy platforms of Republican Nick Begich and Democrat Matt Schultz compare on key Alaskan issues like energy development and federal land use?

Begich's Energy StrategyAn "American Energy First" approach with an "all-of-the-above development strategy" for oil, gas, and critical minerals [1]
Schultz's Energy StrategyEmphasis on "responsible energy development" alongside "healthy fisheries, and stewardship of the land and waters," with a focus on "alternative energy" [2][3]
Public Land StanceBegich champions unlocking federal lands for extraction and development [4][5][6][7]; Schultz prioritizes the protection of "sacred" public lands [8]
Republican Nick Begich prioritizes extensive resource development and federal land access. He advocates for an "American Energy First" approach, supporting an "all-of-the-above development strategy" for Alaska's oil, gas, and critical minerals, which he views as vital for national security [1]. Begich consistently champions unlocking federal lands for resource extraction and development, having worked to overturn restrictive federal land management plans, and supports conveying federal land to Alaska Native corporations for economic development [4][5][6][7]. He has also been critical of "Biden-era protections" that he contends safeguard sensitive ecosystems [8].
In contrast, Democrat Matt Schultz advocates for responsible development and protecting Alaska's public lands. Schultz emphasizes "responsible energy development" within the context of "healthy fisheries, and stewardship of the land and waters," advocating for Alaskans, not corporate interests, to lead decisions on energy and environmental matters, while highlighting "alternative energy" as a promising frontier [2][3]. He strongly prioritizes the protection of Alaska's public lands, considering them "sacred" for subsistence lifestyles, wildlife, and cultural identity, and expresses concern over efforts to roll back environmental safeguards [8]. Schultz stresses that decisions concerning Alaska's land and water should be made by Alaskans [2].
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8. What is the availability and typical release schedule for public polling data concerning the 2026 Alaska House race from major pollsters?

Generic Congressional Ballot Polling StartLate 2025 / Early 2026 [1][2][3][4][5]
Alaska House Filing DeadlineJune 1, 2026 [6][7][8]
Alaska House Primary ElectionAugust 18, 2026 [6][9][10][8]
National generic congressional polling for 2026 became available in late 2025. Major pollsters began releasing national generic congressional ballot data for the 2026 midterm elections in late 2025 and early 2026. For instance, YouGov and Marist Poll released relevant data in November 2025 [2][3][5], and Emerson College Polling followed with a national survey in January 2026 [1]. In contrast, specific district-level polling for U.S. House races, such as Alaska's at-large district, is less frequently released in the early stages compared to national generic ballots or statewide gubernatorial and Senate races [11].
Polling for Alaska's House race increases significantly after key deadlines. The availability and frequency of polling for individual candidates in the Alaska House race are expected to increase following key electoral deadlines. Public polling is most likely to become more frequent after the June 1, 2026, filing deadline, and particularly after the August 18, 2026, primary election, when the field of general election candidates is finalized [7]. Major polling organizations typically intensify their state-level polling efforts as elections, like the November 3, 2026, general election for the U.S. House in Alaska, draw nearer and voter intent becomes clearer [6][10][11].
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9. Which fundraising benchmarks and key endorsements before the June 1, 2026 filing deadline could significantly alter the outlook for Nick Begich or Matt Schultz?

Nick Begich Cash on Hand$2.28 million (end of 2025) [1]
Nick Begich Raised$3.2 million (2025) [1]
Matt Schultz Cash on Hand$348,290 (as of March 31, 2026) [2]
Nick Begich possesses a substantial fundraising lead over Matt Schultz. Begich reported raising $3.2 million in 2025 and concluded the year with $2.28 million cash on hand [1]. In contrast, Matt Schultz had accumulated $579,656 in donations and held $348,290 cash on hand as of March 31, 2026 [2]. This considerable financial disparity indicates that Schultz requires a significant, late-cycle fundraising surge to effectively compete with Begich's resources before the June 1, 2026 candidate filing deadline [1][2][3].
Matt Schultz leverages endorsements to address his financial deficit. To counter his funding gap, Schultz highlighted endorsements from Alyse Galvin and Forrest Dunbar [4]. These endorsements were strategically presented by his campaign as proof of his viability, aiming to build donor confidence and encourage donations [4]. The effectiveness of this endorsement strategy in generating substantial new funds before the June 1, 2026 filing deadline will be crucial in potentially changing Schultz's campaign trajectory and narrowing the existing fundraising resource gap [2][3][4].
Sources (4)
  1. 1Begich shatters Alaska US House fundraising record with nearly $1 million Q4 - Alaska Storythealaskastory.com
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  4. 4Democrat Schultz touts endorsements from two people who know exactly how to lose Alaska’s House race - Alaska Storythealaskastory.com

10. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

There is no Alaska House of Representatives election on November 3, 2027 [1]. Alaska holds its state legislative elections biennially in even-numbered years (e.g., 2024, 2026), coinciding with the general election in November [1][2][3][4].
The next Alaska House of Representatives election is scheduled for November 3, 2026 [5]. General elections in the United States for state legislative chambers in 2027 are limited to a few specific states (e.g., Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia), not including Alaska [6][7].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: November 03, 2027
  • Closes: November 03, 2027
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