Tom Begich
Tom Begich | |
|---|---|
 Begich in 2026 | |
| Minority Leader of the Alaska Senate | |
| In office January 15, 2019 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Berta Gardner |
| Succeeded by | Shelley Hughes |
| Member of the Alaska Senate | |
| In office January 17, 2017 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Johnny Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Löki Tobin (District I) |
| Constituency | District J |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Scott Begich October 31, 1960 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Sledge |
| Relatives | Nick Begich Sr. (father) Mark Begich (brother) Nick Begich III (nephew) |
| Education | Bard College (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Thomas Scott Begich (born October 31, 1960) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate for J district from 2017 to 2023. In August 2025, he announced he would run as a Democrat in the 2026 Alaska gubernatorial election, eventually dropping out after advancing to the general election. He is the son of former U.S. representative Nick Begich Sr., brother of former U.S. senator Mark Begich, and uncle of current U.S. representative Nick Begich III.