Begich’s win flips a seat from Democrat to Republican, adding to the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.

Phil Izon, who led the campaign in support of the ballot measure, said he planned to submit a recount request once the election is certified.

Groh’s loss leaves just 21 members in a Democrat-heavy bipartisan caucus that is seeking to take control of the Alaska House, a bare majority.

Ranked choice tabulation determined the winner in eight legislative races, plus the U.S. House race.

Roughly 5,800 ballots remain to be counted, largely from Anchorage and rural Alaska.

Out of 314,056 ballots counted so far, “No” on Ballot Measure 2 now leads by 192 votes, 50.03% to 49.97%.

“Alaskans have spoken,” Begich said. “It will be the honor of a lifetime to have the opportunity to serve as your voice in Congress.”

Nick Begich III maintains a roughly 3-point lead over Congresswoman Mary Peltola. State House Rep. Cliff Groh, D-Anchorage, leads by just 10 votes.

Nine days after Election Day, all of Alaska’s 403 polling stations have reported results.

Arthur Heckman Sr. admitted Thursday to concealing municipal ballots and directing officials to not hold an election.

Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.

President-elect Donald Trump wants to increase oil and gas production and roll back the Inflation Reduction Act.