Congressman Nick Begich III Continues Family Political Legacy

Ensuring America fosters an entrepreneurial spirit was one of the reasons Begich ran for office.

Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) speaks during an interview with The Epoch Times at his office in Washington on Jan. 31, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Alaska Rep. Nick Begich III, a Republican, began his congressional career on Jan. 3. He represents Alaska’s only congressional district, having defeated former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) in the Nov. 5 election.

While Begich has always been a Republican, his relatives who served in public office were Democrats. Interestingly, he did not know until middle school that his grandfather was a member of Congress.