James C. "Jim" McDermott

Libertarian · U.S. House, District 1, Alaska
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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James C. "Jim" McDermott

Libertarian · Candidate for U.S. House, District 1, Alaska
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Also running: Nick Begich (R) · Bill Hill (NP) · Eric Hafner (D)

Where McDermott stands

Education

My educational background consists of a B.S. in Occupational Education with an emphasis on Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University, Anchorage, AK.
Original: mcdermott4congress4alaska.com (accessed Oct 23, 2026)

Term Limits & Free Market

I am a pro-free market thinker, but I detest crony capitalism. I’m pro term limits to help us rid our country of career politicians.
Original: elections.alaska.gov/doc/oep/2026/Mcdermott,%20James%20C_%20USRep_Eng_v2.pdf (accessed Oct 23, 2026)

Families & communities

We have a blended family consisting of seven children, and 15 wonderful grandchildren.
Original: mcdermott4congress4alaska.com (accessed Oct 23, 2026)

Registered with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 cycle (FEC candidate H2AK00143 · Principal committee: C00569145); no 2025–2026 financial summary total has been posted in the FEC candidate summary file as of the latest release.

Source: FEC.gov candidate H2AK00143 · Principal committee: C00569145.

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