A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority
In the midst of Alaska's primary election season, independent fisherman Bill Hill took a break from his U.S. House campaign to return to his hometown of Bristol Bay. The world's largest sockeye salmon run was on the horizon, prompting Hill to return to his commercial fishing roots. Hill, a 57-year-old local, has positioned himself as a working-class candidate, advocating for affordability and opposing billionaire influence in his bid against Republican incumbent Nick Begich.
With high fuel and living costs costing Alaskans, Hill has made affordability a central theme in his campaign. The race has gained national attention, with Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump, rallying behind Begich as they strive to maintain their majority in the U.S. House.
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