U.S. Senator Mark Begich has earned many labor supporters in his campaign to defend his seat from an anti-labor challenger. Among those working to re-elect Sen. Begich are ILWU members, who are knocking on doors and getting out the vote. Photos by Jeff Smith, ILWU Local 8 longshoreman.

U.S. Senator Mark Begich, center, with ILWU Local 8 longshoreman Jeff Smith, left, and IBU member John Ross.

U.S. Senator Mark Begich, center, with ILWU Local 8 longshoreman Jeff Smith, left, and IBU member John Ross.

U.S. Senator Mark Begich. Photo by Jeff Smith, ILWU Local 8.

Longshore workers support U.S. Senator Mark Begich's campaign for reelection. Photo by Jeff Smith, ILWU Local 8.

ILWU supports U.S. Senator Mark Begich's campaign for reelection. Photo by Jeff Smith, ILWU Local 8.