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Matt Schultz

Matt Schultz

Democratic

Matt Schultz is a Presbyterian pastor at Anchorage's First Presbyterian Church who ran as a Democrat for Alaska's U.S. House seat. On July 17, 2026, he suspended his campaign, citing a lack of institutional Democratic support and the need to unite against Republican incumbent Nick Begich, and endorsed independent candidate Bill Hill. His name still appears on the Aug. 18 primary ballot. He had raised less than $900,000 for the race.

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Background

Career History

Pastor 2013 – Present
First Presbyterian Church of Anchorage

Lead pastor serving Anchorage congregation

Education

Princeton Theological Seminary Graduate degree in Theology
Westminster College Bachelor's degree

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