Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom (R) has dropped out of the race for the lone Alaskan seat for the U.S. House of Representatives after the August 20th, 2024 Primary Election. She issued the following statement August 23, 2024.
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For over 20 years my commitment has been to do what is best for Alaska. That commitment has been my North Star since the start of this race.
I entered this race because Alaskans deserve better representation than what we have received from Mary Peltola in Washington.
We know that Mary Peltola certainly isn’t up to the challenge. She has shown this.
At this time, the best thing I can do to see that goal realized is to withdraw my name from the general election ballot and end my campaign.
I want to thank all those who have supported my campaign throughout this process. I want to thank Governor Dunleavy for realizing and focusing on the endless potential of Alaska. I want to thank President Trump for recognizing the strength of not only Alaska, but her people. And I want to thank Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, Chairwoman Stefanik, and Congressman Hudson for their commitment to our country, and Alaska’s role in fulfilling the American Dream.
Thank you to the people of our incredible state for believing in me and fighting with me. I’m so grateful to be an Alaskan and thankful to Alaska herself for all that she has given me, my family, and our country.
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Lt. Governor Dahlstrom was third with 19.96% of the votes. Incumbent Representative Mary Peltola was first with 50.36%, and Republican Nick Begich was second with 26.95%.
