Candidates Declared. The election results will be certified on April 25. Can you give me a short description of yourself? The Greater Anchorage Area Borough, which encompassed the city, was created in January 1964. State legislature | It encompasses nearly 1,955 square miles from Eklutna in the north to Girdwood and Portage in the south. Click here to support Alaska Watchman reporting. Biography: From 1981 to 1990, Bronson was an active-duty Air Force pilot. width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; 100, Door D Anchorage, AK 99501. } left: 0; Under the current mayoral system, the mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage is elected in a non-partisan election to a three-year term and they are limited to two terms in office.[1]. background-color: #6db24f; background: #4c4c4c; In his statement, Bronson also thanked Dunbar and his campaign. ANCHORAGE, Alaska Two candidates on opposite ends of the political spectrum were leading the race to become the mayor of Alaska's largest city, but it wasn't yet clear if any of the 15 candidates would emerge with. Myers is the sole conservative elected to the Assembly this year, replacing Republican firebrand Jamie Allard, who was elected to the state House. State and local courts | [27] Anchorage is a unified home rule municipality created in 1975 through the unification of the governments of the City of Anchorage and the Greater Anchorage Area Borough, making Anchorage one of the largest municipalities in the nation in terms of square mileage. Anchorage was incorporated as a city on November 23, 1920. The Anchorage Election Commission is set to approve their report on the election results Friday night. Contact her at egoodykoontz@adn.com. Incumbent Felix Rivera had a nearly 12-point lead over challenger Travis Szanto in the Midtown race, with 55.9% of the vote to Szantos 44.1%. In South Anchorage, Zac Johnson was 10 points ahead with 53.4% of the vote, while Rachel Ries had 43.4% of the vote. } background-color: #ccc; color: #0645ad; She previously covered breaking news at The Oregonian in Portland before joining ADN in 2020. Here's what the election results mean for the municipality's road ahead. Two Anchorage Election Commission meetings are scheduled for Thursday, April 20. For them, staying home took priority. 7, Fire Service Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. } From 1981 to 1990, Bronson was an active-duty Air Force pilot. } Bronson and his opponent in the Anchorage mayoral election are separated by just over 100 votes after the first batch of votes were counted, but the final results won't be finalized for several . I do feel at this point that yes, I will be serving another term on the Assembly, said Rivera, who in the past has served as chair and now leads the committee dealing with housing and homelessness. [12], In the leadup to the general election, it was widely believed that there would be a runoff between Dunbar and one of the more conservative candidates.[5]. I think theres a really strong chance these results hold but we will wait to fully celebrate until we see the final tally, he said. .votebox { The results so far indicate that the Assembly is likely to keep a similar supermajority and retain its veto power over Mayor Bronson. Heather Herndon, real estate developer, construction, project manager, accountant, portfolio private placement financier. background-color: #f9d334; Incumbent independent acting mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson, first appointed to the position in October 2020, was eligible to run for reelection to a full term, but did not run. So both of those issues, homelessness and the port, the state needs to take a larger role, in my opinion.. The results have been certified. The number of ballots arriving by mail generally trickles off each day following election day. 11, De-Annexation of Creekview Estates (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. } Source. However, the Assemblys membership has held a center-to-left supermajority, giving it a strong veto override power and the ability to hold a check on the conservative Bronson administration. Martinez said his campaign was less focused on the often-fraught relationship between the Assembly and mayor, and more on providing a positive vision for his part of town. So, we are looking forward to seeing what the vote results look like tomorrow afternoon, said Claire Shaw, campaign manager for Dunbar. Dunbar had been slightly ahead on election night by 114 votes, but after more votes were counted Wednesday, Bronson took the lead. padding-left: 10px; text-align: left; The general public will also be provided a limited amount of time to speak under audience participation. The Election Commission will also listen to in-person comments and concerns about the recent election during the second meeting 5-11 p.m. } This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[10]. Lets just hope the votes turn out the right way, and if they didnt, were still not down. } Anchorage Assembly, school board incumbents hold early leads in municipal election Updated: Apr. Homelessness and crime were also key topics, with candidates divided over shelter funding and locations and prevention methods. 10, De-Annexation of Alpine Terrace (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. .votebox-scroll-container { line-height: 1.5em; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { Candidates across the political spectrum have said that voters, no matter how they lean, are generally tired of the political toxicity of recent years. .results_row td { Election officials had counted 60,945 ballots by Tuesday evening in the Anchorage city election, showing locked-in leads for Assembly candidates and school board incumbents in the latest round of . overflow-x: auto; I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision From the beginning this campaign was a voice for the people, Bronson wrote. 2021 Anchorage elections Election dates Filing deadline: January 29, 2021 General election: April 6, 2021 Runoff election: May 11, 2021 (if necessary) Election stats Offices up: Mayor Total seats up: 1 ( click here for other city elections) Election type: Nonpartisan Other municipal elections U.S. municipal elections, 2021 [10] Felix Rivera, chair of the Anchorage Assembly, was next in the line of succession to the office. Not where we want to be, but theres still quite a few ballots to count, Moore said of the preliminary results. The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. } Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (AO 2018-43), Co-Sponsored affordable housing policy of Unit Lot Subdivision (AO 2017-75), Supported Downtown property tax abatement, Co-sponsored Right of Way code on driveways amendment (Amendment to AO 2020-83), Co-sponsored Transit-supported corridor ordinance, Co-sponsored micro-trenching ordinance to promote affordable broadband (AO 2020-83), Prevented certain additional, expensive additions to latest round of building code, Championed the use of $10 million in CARES Act funds for Child Care Relief with colleagues on the Assembly, Worked to Distribute $584,960.83 in Rental Assistance Response Funds to 628 Households, Voted to appropriate $10 million in Small Business Stabilization for those businesses impacted by COVID-19, Advocated for and voted to appropriate $14 million in Hospitality and Tourism Stabilization Funds, Proposed the ordinance to stop Easy Park from charging for on street parking on holidays and weekends (AR 2017-94), Served on the board of the Anchorage Parks Foundation, Engaged in discussions with the State about developing more public use cabins and a hut-to-hut system in Chugach State Park, Passed resolutions in support of restoring the Eklutna River (AR 2017-324), Voted for bonds that invested in parks and trails, particularly trail connectivity and inclusive play, Served as the Assembly representative to both the AEDC and the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Supported the development of the grant funded Anchorage i-team (AR 2017-35), Supported micro-trenching ordinance to promote affordable broadband (AO 2020-83), Supported cell phone tower ordinance to improve service throughout town (AO 2015-142), Helped restart the UAA/APU Assembly Internship Program, Continued to fund the Anchorage School District at the maximum amount allowable under State Law, Explored shared services at our joint Assembly-School Board Meetings, which benefit both bodies, Stood against Governor Dunleavys budget cuts to UAA and public education (AR 2019-105 and AR 2019-237), Urged the State to continue reimbursing School Bond Debt, Started the Anchorage Assembly Internship Program for UAA and APU students, Funded the Municipalitys first significant investments in early childhood education and child abuse prevention in the Alcohol Tax, Fought for CARES Act funding for child care grants at $15 million, one of our most significant investments, Deposited the net proceeds from the sale of ML&P into the Municipal Trust, Passed fuel tax to off-set property taxes and diversify our income streams, Approved targeted cuts to every department except public safety for first three years on the Assembly, Worked with the School District to find shared services and provide more efficient government, Voted to support an audit program that has returned millions to the Municipality in wrongfully-claimed tax exemptions, Sponsored and passed the first Indigenous naming ordinance in Anchorages history, so that so Denaina names must be considered (AO 2017-98), Co-sponsored resolution calling for the restoration of the Eklutna River (AR 2017-234), Led process to name Chanshtnu Muldoon Park (AR 2016-284 and AR 2017-234), Co-sponsored resolution recognizing the sovereignty of the Eklutna Tribe and to establish formal government-to-government relations (AR 2019-426), As Chair of the Public Safety Committee, held the first hearing in Anchorages history on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Co-sponsored transit-supported corridors development ordinance (AO 2020-103), Co-sponsored a resolution urging Congress to increase investment in active transportation (AR 2020-42), Supported multiple bond measures for trails, pedestrian facilities, better drainage, traffic calming, and complete streets, Hosted a community townhall on and fought for additional funding for snow removal, Co-sponsored resolution urging state to put the Port on a State General Obligation Bond, Supported construction of the Petroleum-Cement Terminal, Currently working with the Port leadership, the Assembly Utility Committee, and the Port Users on finance mechanism for the cargo terminal, Supported bonds and grants encouraging conversion to LED lighting along trails, in parks, at Municipal buildings, and within utilities and enterprises, Passed ordinances leading to the consolidation of Chugach Electric and ML&P to find efficiencies (AR 2017-235), Supported experimenting with electric buses at Transit and the purchase of electric garbage trucks at Solid Waste Services with the assistance of federal grants, Funded and maintained both the police and fire departments in order to keep the city safe, Funded police academies every year on the Assembly, increasing our sworn staff by nearly 100 officers, Funded increases in non-sworn staff at APD, like evidence technicians and dispatchers, Funded multiple fire academies, as well as smart investments in ambulances, emergency medical technology, and fire apparatuses, Supported the lease of the new police headquarters downtown (AO 2018-84), Co-sponsor of the ordinance to prohibit consumer products containing harmful flame retardant chemicals, with support of Fire Department leadership (AO 2019-15), Resolution to support HB 182 and urge for the immediate processing on the backlog of sexual assault testing kits (AR 2020-87), Voted for a needle exchange program at the 4As to help reduce spread of infectious disease and step in the direction of addressing the opioid crisis, Co-sponsored and passed alcohol tax dedicated to child abuse and domestic violence prevention, first responders, treatment, and programs to address homelessness (AO 2019-48), Sponsored Anchorages first ordinance to ban the sale of certain invasive species (prunus padus AKA bird cherries) (AO 2017-101), Co-sponsored ordinance that became Ballot Measure 12 which added a twelfth Assembly Member to give equal representation to Downtown, Fairview, and Mountain View on the Assembly, Publicly opposed and volunteered against the ballot initiative designed to repeal nondiscrimination ordinance, Supported the creation of the Chief Equity Officer position, Voted to prevent conversion therapy (AO 2020-65), Voted to recognize and celebrate individual rights of freedom of religion (AR 2016-356), Voted for Inclusive playgrounds (AR 2016-353) and advocated for them on the Anchorage Park Foundation board, Established a sex-based harassment policy for the Assembly Department (AR 2018-392), Helped found the Muldoon Farmers Market, which partners with many refugee farmers. font-size: 12px; text-align: left !important; All rights reserved. Bronson was ahead by 0.78% on Thursday, surpassing the 0.5% threshold for an automatic recount. } padding-left: 8px; SEE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS, David Bronson defeated Forrest Dunbar with 50.66% of the vote to Dunbar's 49.34% in a nonpartisan runoff election for mayor of Anchorage, Alaska on May 11, 2021. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { The candidates have considerably different approaches to the coronavirus pandemic, homelessness and reviving Anchorages economy. height: 50px; In interviews, many named similar top priorities: Housing, homelessness, and public safety.

. We had hundreds of volunteers who wanted to see this city go in a new direction and now I can confidently tell them we are headed that way.. } .results_row.winner { Official election results are published after election certification by the Anchorage Assembly. background-color: #003388; Anchorage is less than a month away from its next municipal election and ballots are arriving in mailboxes. The city of Anchorage, Alaska, held general elections for mayor and service area board of supervisors on April 6, 2021. The Election Commission is a five-member body appointed by the mayor, approved by the Assembly, and staffed by the city clerk. The resignation came after a reporter made allegations that he was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with her. The current election commission is comprised of four members, with one seat vacant (Click here to apply for the opening). If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii, Increase the number of officers within the Anchorage Police Department, NOT defund the police to fund social programs, Make illegal drug use and possession arrests a priority, Intensify police presence in areas most impacted by increased crime, Expand public outreach and communications on police priorities and results, NOT seek alternative taxes to circumvent the voter approved municipal tax cap, NOT inflate property assessments and raise the mill levy to gain additional revenues on the backs of property owners, NOT eliminate the senior property tax exemptions. display: block; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. She accused Bronson and some of his officials of unethical behavior and illegal contracting, among other allegations. Each campaign is allowed four observers in the center during the hours that ballots are being processed. The filing deadline for this election was January 28, 2022. Ballots were mailed to qualified, registered Anchorage voters on March 14. In general, Johnson said he has been in favor of many of the decisions made by the Assembly majority in recent years. As of 2013, its population was 300,950. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Bronson-endorsed candidate Scott Myers was leading with 57% of the vote in the citys Chugiak/Eagle River district, a longtime conservative foothold. font-weight: 100; The exchange was quickly resolved and Jones and another election worker then explained in detail to the Bronson observers an initial part of the ballot envelope sorting and counting process. Preliminary runoff election results updated Friday show Bronson still in the lead as the election comes to an end. Im concerned about the wildfire threat, living here on the Hillside, and a lot of my neighbors are, he said. top: 2px; Ballots mailed from overseas have until May 25 to arrive and be counted. The mayor, however, appoints a city manager to oversee the city's day-to-day operations and execute city policies.[29]. } Thousands of ballots at Anchorages election center have not yet been counted, and more will arrive by mail over the next two weeks. .non_result_row { But he said he made sure toreach out to officials across the political spectrum including LaFrance, Weddleton and Sulte to prepare for the elected role. In the citys first-ever vote by mail runoff election for mayor, regular ballots have until May 21 to arrive and be counted. Election officials had tallied ballots from 33,309 voters by Wednesday evening, representing 14.1% of the citys 235,546 registered voters. display: inline-block; Test human hair, says these researchers. background-color: #6db24f; How to vote | Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. .votebox_bp_logo { Five candidates did not participate in either debate: Anna Anthony, Darin Colbry, Jacob Seth Kern, Reza Momin, and Jacob Versteeg. Thats not to say he doesnt have concerns with the Bronson administration. View all preliminary results from the 2023 Anchorage municipal election, Incumbents hold wide leads in Anchorage School Board races, Early returns show strong support for bonds and ballot measures in Anchorage election. Ries ran unsuccessfully for the Anchorage School Board in 2021, losing with 42% of the vote to incumbent Kelly Lessens. color: #fff; .inner_percentage.Green { He has said he wants to bring fact-based leadership to Anchorage. The mayoral runoff election was on Tuesday, May 11, and the boxes have been locked since 8 p.m. on election day. The two were merged in a unified government called the Municipality of Anchorage on September 15, 1975. Brawley, a city planner, said she favors a broad approach, tackling at housing issues from several angles. margin-bottom: 0px; On a day of counting ballots in Anchorage's mayoral runoff election, a fire alarm went off at the Anchorage Municipal Election Office in Ship Creek Wednesday afternoon. The Anchorage Assembly certification of the April 4 election is scheduled to occur Tuesday, April 25, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Loussac Library Assembly Chambers. padding-bottom: 5px; As is the case across the country, Anchorage's election workers tend to be older, making them statistically among the most vulnerable to serious complications from COVID-19. We dont feel like you respect us, she said. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Alaska's News Source asked him to answer some questions about his campaign. We had a lot of important conversations throughout this election and I look forward to continuing to have them, Bronson wrote. width: 90%; Additionally, written testimony can be sent toElections@anchorageak.govby 4 p.m. on April 20.In particular, campaigns and voters with challenged ballot envelopes will have time to speak directly to the commission regarding those issues. Name an Assembly member and Ive probably looked for an opportunity to have that sort of conversation with them, he said. Dave Bronson, incumbent mayor (Party affiliation: Republican) Potential . Voters want competent municipal government that will be responsive, be responsible and deliver the results thatthe investors, i.e. And I dont know if youve been down there, but it is literally rotten, and that thing needs a complete overhaul. Dunbar said he wanted to invest in projects to improve the economy of downtown Anchorage by making the area safer, cleaner, and more accessible. Theres a lot of nonpartisan issues on the Assembly. 9, Annexation of Blue Beary Estates (April 2021), Meg Zaletel recall, Anchorage, Alaska (2020-2021), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mayoral_election_in_Anchorage,_Alaska_(2021)&oldid=9026173, Pages using DynamicPageList3 parser function, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Pages using DynamicPageList3 dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Ballotpedia invites candidates to participate in its annual survey. Those more aligned with the current majority also tried to strike a balance in their messaging to voters, saying they will continue to put a check on the mayor while working to move the city forward. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us. Tonights numbers solidify our lead in this race, he wrote. 2023 Anchorage Municipal Election Refreshed every 2 minutes Assembly District 1 - Seat B Reporting 16% Assembly District 2 - Seat C Reporting 24% Assembly District 3 - Seat E Reporting 29% Assembly District 4 - Seat G Reporting 24% Assembly District 5 - Seat H Reporting 24% Assembly District 5 - Seat I Reporting 24% Bronsons campaign website stated the following: Dunbars campaign website stated the following: Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska. float: left; } margin: 0; } But the candidates poised to become new Assembly members say theyd like to turn thepartisanship down, and the cooperation up. z-index:1; Bronson, a retired military and commercial pilot, had 40,810 votes. Cities | Thats going to have real impact on the level of service theyre able to provide.. text-align: center; } Federal courts | font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #999; Retired commercial pilot Dave Bronson took a slim lead in the runoff election for Anchorage mayor on Wednesday. [28], The city government of Anchorage combines a council-manager system with a strong mayor system. The Greater Anchorage Area Borough, which encompassed the city, was created in January 1964. The race has seen a record number of ballots cast, eclipsing the 2018s record of 79,295. The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 6, 2021. margin-bottom: 4px; 2023 Anchorage Daily News. } Bronson is ahead by 627 votes, with 81,113 ballots counted. } .results_table_container { Bronson received 33% of the vote to Dunbar's 31%. position: relative; The 2023 Regular Municipal Election will close at 8:00p.m. on Election Day,April 4, 2023. } Then, from 5-11 p.m. there will be an in-person public session . .non_result_row div { I will focus government spending for the essentials and keep a lid on taxes. Votes cast on election day have tended to break conservative in recent elections, and its likely margins will shrink, though not by enough to change the end results, Slomski-Pritz said. font-size: 2em; .race_header.libertarian { Election workers are still processing ballots and many more remain uncounted. 4, 2023 at 10:41 AM PDT | By Joey Klecka Karen Bronga is a fellow incoming East Anchorage member, elected to fill the last two years of Forrest Dunbars term. At the time of the 2021 election, Dunbar had been a member of the Anchorage Assembly since 2016, representing District 5 Seat H. He is an officer in the Alaska Army National Guard, an attorney, and formerly ran as a Democrat for a seat in the U.S. House. Plus, looking for ways for the body to come together. Could we repurpose some of these empty office buildings to housing? Bronga said. From 2-4 p.m. the commission will hold a work session on the recent April 4 election. Required fields are marked *. South Anchorage tends to lean conservative, with Randy Sulte ousting moderate John Weddleton from the Assembly last year. Many conservative candidates, including some with close ties to Bronson, tried to distance their campaigns from the mayor. text-align: center; The 2023 Regular Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. } His closest challenger, John Trueblood, trailed with 22.7%. Incumbent and Assembly Vice Chair Christopher Constant in North Anchorage held the most decisive lead, with 65.6% of the vote. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { I do not know anything about Glennis Ireland but the other three are. But the city's Vote By Mail system made for a safe, smooth pandemic election. Mayor Dave Bronson appointed Helzer as city attorney in February, following the resignation of . Dunbar said he will continue to serve on the assembly. .indicate_scroll { With just over 10,600 ballots counted, Dunbar, an Assembly . Emily Goodykoontz is a reporter covering Anchorage local government and general assignments. Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was a central issue in the race. .results_row { vertical-align: top; letter-spacing: .04em; And so thats another thing I heard loud and clear from a lot of people, is just this idea that they want solutions that work, that are practical.. background-color: green; U.S. Congress | .electionsectionheading { Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. A recount could still be conducted if requested by a campaign or initiated by the municipal clerk. Anchorage resident Scott Brown casts his vote in the city election at the Loussac Library ballot box on Monday. (TNS) Anchorage, Alaska, Mayor Dave Bronson is launching an inquiry into the municipality's 2022 election, calling for an audit of election technology and requesting a trove of records. Maybe we didnt take this seat, but the city is worth it and we are not quitting, Ries said in a message to supporters on Facebook on Wednesday. After a failed attempt immediately following the resignation announcement, the Assembly met in a special meeting on October 16 to reorganize itself, installing Austin Quinn-Davidson as Assembly chair with Rivera as vice-chair. All rights reserved. Forrest Dunbar for Mayor, "Issues," accessed March 6, 2021;Anchorage Daily News, "Heres who has filed to run for Anchorage mayor and the Anchorage School Board so far," accessed March 6, 2021. Meanwhile, Zac Johnson, a moderate whos set to represent South Anchorage,is concerned over public safety, especially on the Hillside. } ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) The runoff race for Anchorage mayor remains too close to call, with the two candidates separated by only about 100 votes and thousands of ballots still uncounted. Bronson said he wanted to increase the number of officers in the Anchorage Police Department and increase police presence in high-crime areas of the city. Ballot drop boxes wait to be deployed in the Municipality of Anchorage Election Center on Jan. 14, 2021. The Assembly It was a good showing for incumbents and new candidates aligned with the current Assembly supermajority, a. margin-bottom:16px; Those kinds of things.. I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision to elect me as Mayor. Constant, a North Anchorage Assembly member who currently leads challenger John Trueblood by more than 40 points, said he sees the election as a reflection of the public's faith in the Assembly. With about 76,000 votes counted, Bronson leads over Assembly member Forrest Dunbar . Brawley will be one of five newcomers to the 12-member Anchorage Assembly. General election General election for Mayor of Anchorage The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 6, 2021. Voters can also call in to listen and/or comment by dialing (907) 273-5190 (code: 786815#). top: 0px; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - George Martinez is running for mayor of Anchorage. The election results will becertified on April 25. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { 4, Law Enforcement Property Tax (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. [9] Bronson was sworn in on July 1. } The Anchorage Election Commission is set to approve their report on the election results Friday night. 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