Democrat throws support to independent running for Alaska’s U.S. House seat

In a surprising political move, Democrat Matt Schultz, an Anchorage pastor, suspended his campaign for Alaska’s U.S. House seat and endorsed independent candidate Bill Hill. Schultz's decision aims to unify anti-Republican votes in a bid to unseat the current first-term Republican incumbent. This shift highlights the intense competition and strategic maneuvering in Alaska’s political landscape, where the stakes are high in protecting democratic representation. Schultz’s backing of Hill underscores a broader trend of intra-party collaboration to counter Republican dominance.