Brawley, a city planner, said she favors a broad approach, tackling at housing issues from several angles. According to national progressive political group Latino Victory Fund, hes the first Afro-Latino ever elected to Anchorages legislative body. .race_footer { The city government of Anchorage combines a council-manager system with a strong mayor system. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Forrest Dunbar has conceded the race for mayor of Anchorage to Dave Bronson. 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. the taxpayers, have an expectation for, Martinez said. background-color: #003388; May 21, 2021 38 Dave Bronson accepted his victory on Friday night, telling Anchorage it is time to pull together and get to work: "Tonight's numbers solidify our lead in this race. 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. .votebox-scroll-container { Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. vertical-align: top; padding-left: 16px; The Anchorage Election Commission is set to approve their report on the election results Friday night. Emily Goodykoontz is a reporter covering Anchorage local government and general assignments. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us. text-align: left; padding-top: 8px; The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. Elections in 2023 | Thousands of ballots at Anchorages election center have not yet been counted, and more will arrive by mail over the next two weeks. left: 0; The Anchorage Election Commission is set to approve their report on the election results Friday night. Lets just hope the votes turn out the right way, and if they didnt, were still not down. In interviews, many named similar top priorities: Housing, homelessness, and public safety. From 2-4 p.m. the commission will hold a work session on the recent April 4 election. Ira Slomski-Pritz of Ship Creek Group which managed the campaigns of Johnson and Bronga, and assisted with Brawleys campaign said the candidates hes worked with, and candidates that are often called center-left, want to put partisanship aside. The resignation came after a reporter made allegations that he was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with her. Election officials had tallied ballots from 33,309 voters by Wednesday evening, representing 14.1% of the city's 235,546 registered voters. Plus, looking for ways for the body to come together. Families looking for places to live, people being able to pay rent in our city. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Joel is an award winning journalist and has been reporting for over 20 years, He is a proud father of 8 children, and lives in Palmer, Alaska. margin-right: 10px; With just over 10,600 ballots counted, Dunbar, an Assembly . 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. Residents will decide who the next mayor and school board members will be, plus. } 100, Door D Anchorage, AK 99501. Review thelog of previous unofficial resultreports for the current municipal election. .inner_percentage.Green { display: inline; 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. width: 100%; } Bronson, a retired military and commercial pilot, had 40,810 votes. The general public will also be provided a limited amount of time to speak under audience participation. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. border: 1px solid #999; 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. height: 56px; 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. Preliminary runoff election results updated Friday show Bronson still in the lead as the election comes to an end. Test human hair, says these researchers. A vote tally released Friday showed Bronson with 45,889 votes, compared to 44,698 votes for Dunbar, the Anchorage Daily News reported.The runoff election between Bronson and Dunbar took place May 11. In his statement, Bronson also thanked Dunbar and his campaign. } Ries ran unsuccessfully for the Anchorage School Board in 2021, losing with 42% of the vote to incumbent Kelly Lessens. Federal courts | Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting. 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. The further east you go in Anchorage, the pedestrian routes and bicycle routes are more and more sketchy, and weve got a huge group of people that dont own cars, Bronga said. I am not a big fan of building new structures when we have so many sitting empty, and I heard that from people that I talk to all the time.. Learn more about the history of elected officials in Anchorage. Other candidates have other housing ideas, too. background-color: #f9d334; [11] On November 4, the Assembly voted not to hold a special election for the position of mayor, meaning that the next election for the seat would be the regularly scheduled one in 2021. display: inline-block; The Assembly is scheduled to certify the results of the runoff election on May 25. Meanwhile, Zac Johnson, a moderate whos set to represent South Anchorage,is concerned over public safety, especially on the Hillside. In a post to his campaign Facebook page Friday night, Dunbar, a member of the Anchorage Assembly, thanked his team and supporters. The 2014 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of Alaska, concurrently with the election of Alaska's Class II U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state .results_row td:first-child { Rivera said he believes his opponents alignment with Bronson was one of the determining factors in the election results. 7, Fire Service Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 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. This move allowed Quinn-Davidson to succeed to the office of mayor and allowed Rivera to retain his position presiding over Assembly meetings. .votebox-results-cell--number { display: table; Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. The city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the chief executive of the city. Each campaign is allowed four observers in the center during the hours that ballots are being processed. Anchorage was incorporated as a city on November 23, 1920. Friday, September 23. George Martinez is set to become one of two new East Anchorage Assembly members, replacing term-limited Pete Petersen. .votebox_legend { background-color: #dac113; I think folks are gravitating towards candidates that are focused on local issues, not national politics, and are committed to working together to solve problems and make Anchorage work again, he said. Copyright 2023 - Alaska Watchman All Rights Reserved. color:white; Copyright 2021 KTUU. margin-right: 12px; } position: relative; 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.. At one point on Thursday afternoon, a tense exchange unfolded between Bronsons campaign manager, Brice Wilbanks, another Bronson observer and the municipal clerk. z-index:1; Bronson is ahead by 627 votes, with 81,113 ballots counted. (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. top: -5px; 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. } 1, Facilities Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 4, Law Enforcement Property Tax (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. .inner_percentage.Democratic { However, a recount is unlikely to change the outcome of the race. For them, staying home took priority. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Tonight's numbers solidify our lead in this race. [9], .votebox { width: 35px !important; Certification of the election is scheduled for April 25. Last day to add, change or update your voters' list information online through MyVote. His closest challenger, John Trueblood, trailed with 22.7%. } color: #888; display: block; display: block; "[4] Austin Quinn-Davidson was selected by the Anchorage Assembly to serve as acting mayor.[5]. [31][32] Fourth-place finisher Evans did not make an endorsement. letter-spacing: .03em; After this date for your name to appear on the final election day voters' list, all revisions must be submitted to Toronto Elections by October 14 . The 2024 Anchorage mayoral election will be held on April 2, 2024, to elect the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. font-weight: bold; Incumbent mayor David Bronson This is a list of mayors of Anchorage, Alaska, United States. With todays results released, and the public session of canvas nearly complete, it is clear that Dave Bronson will be Anchorages next Mayor, Dunbar wrote. We are very happy with the updated results from the election today and the trend it shows, Bronson said in a statement sent by text. .votebox-results-cell--check { 2, Senior Center and Library Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. width: 100%; Concurrent Regular & SpecialElection Summary Report, E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. Joel is Editor-in-Chief of the Alaska Watchman. The candidate elected to his former Assembly seat, Karen Bronga or Leigh Sloan, will serve the remaining two years of the term. The mayor, however, appoints a city manager to oversee the city's day-to-day operations and execute city policies.[29]. The Bronson campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. width: 100% Officialelection results arepublished after election certification by the Anchorage Assembly., Note - Next Unofficial Results post will be Tuesday, April 18. .results_text { make it easier for businesses, both large and small, to successfully operate in Anchorage They must feel free from onerous taxes and regulations. But Anchorage has recently been trending purple, or even blue: In 2015 and 2018 mayoral elections, Democrat Ethan Berkowitz trounced two different conservative candidates. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With Dave Bronson still in the lead as the Anchorage mayoral runoff race draws to a close, he has declared victory in the race and candidate Forrest Dunbar has conceded. Johnson will take over for the seat held by Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance, who opted not to run for reelection. 11, De-Annexation of Creekview Estates (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. letter-spacing: .04em; Mayoral election in Anchorage, Alaska (2021). In East Anchorage, two seats are up this year because former Assembly member Forrest Dunbar left his term early after winning election to the state Senate. She is supported by Mayor Bronson. text-align: center; Anchorage resident Scott Brown casts his vote in the city election at the Loussac Library ballot box on Monday. Required fields are marked *. A recount could still be conducted if requested by a campaign or initiated by the municipal clerk. So far, an estimated 89,000 ballot envelopes have arrived at the center. Unofficial election results are posted after 8:30 p.m. on Election Day. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var e in a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.getElementById("datawrapper-chart-"+e)||document.querySelector("iframe[src*='"+e+"']");if(t)(t.style.height=a.data["datawrapper-height"][e]+"px")}}))}(); This section shows advertisements released in this race. However, the campaign remains vigilant with the election process and will keep observing and watching until all legal ballots are processed.. Bronson announced his candidacy as a bid to bring conservative leadership to the city. He is ahead by 1,191 votes, and Friday was the last day for regular mail-in ballots to arrive at the citys election center. } margin: 8px auto; Contact her at egoodykoontz@adn.com. [28], The city government of Anchorage combines a council-manager system with a strong mayor system. This is a list of mayors of Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Dunbar said he supported continued COVID-19 precautions such as mask requirements and an audit of pandemic relief funds to ensure they are being distributed equitably. The deadline to apply to vote by mail has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on September 23. Johnsons lead was the smallest among the Assembly races, but he still had a wide margin. The election results will be certified on April 25. background-color: #ccc; Mail-in ballots were sent out starting on March 15. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { There were too many people, Jones said. Dunbar, an Assembly member from East Anchorage, had 40,183 total votes. For more on how we identify key messages, click here. Dave Bronson for Mayor, "A New Direction," accessed March 6, 2021;Dave Bronson for Mayor, "Meet Dave," accessed March 6, 2021, This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Anchorage in 2021, Anchorage Assembly(Assumed office: 2016). The results have been certified. Preliminary election results posted Tuesday night show Forrest Dunbar with a very slight lead over opponent Dave Bronson in the runoff race for Anchorage mayor, in an election on track for. In the West Anchorage race, Anna Brawley had a more than 22-point lead with 59.2% of the vote while opponent Brian Flynn had 36.7% of the vote. Those kinds of things.. Thats going to have real impact on the level of service theyre able to provide.. Voters can raise concerns with Anchorage election commission at April 20 meeting, OPINION: If Chugiak/Eagle River secedes from Anchorage well have better schools (part 1), Op-Ed: For better, more affordable healthcare, Alaska should adopt direct primary care, Governing body over Alaska high school sports looks to bar gender-confused males from girls sports. } margin-top: 1em; position: relative; Ries is endorsed in the South Anchorage race by the Alaska Republican Party and a mix of conservative politicians, including Mayor Dave Bronson. In South Anchorage, Zac Johnson was 10 points ahead with 53.4% of the vote, while Rachel Ries had 43.4% of the vote. ANCHORAGE SCHOOL BOARD (Four of seven seats are up for election this year) * Incumbents SEAT B (1-year-term) Mark Anthony Cox Judy Norton Eledge Kelly Lessens Marilyn Stewart SEAT E Rachel. He also helps produce the ADN's weekly politics podcast. 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. .percentage_number { Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, Forrest Dunbar for Mayor, "Issues," accessed March 6, 2021, Partisanship in United States municipal elections (2021), Felix Rivera recall, Anchorage, Alaska (2020-2021), Anchorage School District, Alaska, elections (2021), City elections in Anchorage, Alaska (2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. And then public safety across the board. About 200 arrived by mail on Thursday. .non_result_row div { Election workers are still processing ballots and many more remain uncounted. background-color: green; Both Assembly incumbents and all but one candidate generally aligned with the current majority had wide leads in high-stakes races for the seven of 12 seats up for grabs this year in the Anchorage city election, according to preliminary results posted Tuesday night and updated Wednesday evening. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { [6] U.S. A thriving economy creates jobs, brings in more revenues, and improves the quality of life for everyone. .electionsectionheading { Even in what campaigns have perceived to be some of the most competitive races in Midtown, West Anchorage and South Anchorage candidates aligned with the current Assembly held striking leads over their opponents. As far as top priorities, hes concerned with the lack of available housing due to several slow building seasons. margin: 0; Over the last several months, the current Assembly has pushed forward with inquiries into multiple explosive allegations made against the mayor by fired former municipal manager Amy Demboski. } Municipal Clerk Barbara Jones allowed extra campaign observers to be in the center as members of the public prior to Thursday, but on Thursday limited the number of observers allowed in the elections center. During this time, members will review challenged ballot envelopes and make final decisions on the status of these ballots. } VOTERS CANDIDATES RESULTS MEDIA CENTER, Ballots were mailed to qualified, registered Anchorage voters onMarch 14., 907-243-VOTEelections@anchorageak.gov619E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. You know, it is the Port of Anchorage, but its also the Port of Alaska, he said. Bronson and Dunbar participated in a Mayoral Runoff Forum sponsored by Alaska Public Media on May 3, 2021. font-size: 20px; } (Marc Lester / ADN) "There's a lot . It made it difficult for election workers to work, in part due to the amount of questions, Jones said. Ballots mailed from overseas have until May 25 to arrive and be counted. } Most Assembly. vertical-align: middle; .votebox_bp_logo { } margin-bottom: 4px; overflow-x: auto; 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]. At times, the atmosphere in the elections center on Thursday was tense. } 6, Parks and Recreational Services Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. The city also held a special general election for Anchorage Assembly District 1 Seat L on June 21, 2022. The candidates have considerably different approaches to the coronavirus pandemic, homelessness and reviving Anchorages economy. Brawley said voters are tired of partisan bickering. Find election results, sample ballots and audit information for previous elections, with results dating back to 1971., Concurrent Special Election Summary Report, 907-243-VOTEelections@anchorageak.gov619E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. It is still a really close race, and thousands of votes are yet to be counted. Not everything is obviously right or left, said Scott Myers, who currently leads in the race to represent Eagle River on the Assembly. Alaska Public Media 2023. } The race has seen a record number of ballots cast, eclipsing the 2018s record of 79,295. He said he hopes to restore trust in local government. font-style: italic; He also worked as a commercial pilot from 1990 to 2020. Political observers say Anchorage's mayoral election became an outlet for residents frustrated with the mask mandates and closures imposed by the city government to which Forrest Dunbar, as . width: 50px; The Election Commission is a five-member body appointed by the mayor, approved by the Assembly, and staffed by the city clerk. With about 76,000 votes counted, Bronson leads over Assembly member Forrest Dunbar . 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 . Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was a central issue in the race. padding-left: 0; padding-top: 3px; Anchorage was incorporated as a city on November 23, 1920. } .race_header.libertarian { The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision to elect me as Mayor. Back when Anchorage ran poll-based municipal . 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% The Assembly It was a good showing for incumbents and new candidates aligned with the current Assembly supermajority, a. Senator Dan Sullivan (R), Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R), and former mayoral candidate Mike Robbins endorsed Bronson. Members of the public can also watch inside the building from designated areas. We use pro-voter policies and election best practices to protect your vote. } complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. We had a lot of important conversations throughout this election and I look forward to continuing to have them, Bronson wrote. Im concerned about the wildfire threat, living here on the Hillside, and a lot of my neighbors are, he said. Bronson-endorsed candidate Scott Myers was leading with 57% of the vote in the citys Chugiak/Eagle River district, a longtime conservative foothold. The two were merged in a unified government called the Municipality of Anchorage on September 15, 1975. Incumbent Republican mayor Dave Bronson is running for re-election to a second term in office. } width: 90%; font-weight: 300; Midtown. } 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. Click here to fill out the survey. Then, from 5-11 p.m. there will be an in-person public session of canvass and the adoption of the election commission report. But the candidates poised to become new Assembly members say theyd like to turn thepartisanship down, and the cooperation up. 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