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. display: table; [31][32] Fourth-place finisher Evans did not make an endorsement. 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. Other candidates have other housing ideas, too. Members of the public can also watch inside the building from designated areas. The mayor, however, appoints a city manager to oversee the city's day-to-day operations and execute city policies.[29]. 6, Parks and Recreational Services Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. Dunbar said the city should seek both federal and private funding for additional mental health and substance abuse programs. He also helps produce the ADN's weekly politics podcast. display: inline-block; I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision to elect me as Mayor. Ballot drop boxes wait to be deployed in the Municipality of Anchorage Election Center on Jan. 14, 2021. 11, De-Annexation of Creekview Estates (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. .non_result_row th { font-size: 16px; However, a recount is unlikely to change the outcome of the race. The city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the chief executive of the city. 8, Law Enforcement Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 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. 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. For additional Municipal Election information, please visitmuni.org/elections, call 907-243-VOTE(8683), or emailelections@anchorageak.gov. padding-bottom: 8px; width: 100% margin-bottom:16px; Overseas ballots have until May 25. 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. Alaska's News Source asked him to answer some questions about his campaign. 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. The body is set to keep its mostly progressive supermajority. overflow-y: auto; Thats not to say he doesnt have concerns with the Bronson administration. margin-top: 0px; Ries ran unsuccessfully for the Anchorage School Board in 2021, losing with 42% of the vote to incumbent Kelly Lessens. My colleagues and I will not stop doing the detailed, nonpartisan, community-centric work that constitutes the bulk of what we do at the Municipality. For me, that positive vision is a connected, safe and thriving community, he said. } font-size: 12px; (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. 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. A thriving economy creates jobs, brings in more revenues, and improves the quality of life for everyone. He cited two issues specifically in his district: the last-minute movement of homeless residents to Centennial Park last summer, and the administration allocating millions of dollars to a navigation center and shelter project without Assembly approval. At times, the atmosphere in the elections center on Thursday was tense. position: absolute; top: -5px; background-color: #003388; background-color: #db0000; 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 Certification of the election is scheduled for April 25. display: block; Vote by mail ballot drop boxes are collected on a flatbed trailer at West High on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in preparation for their transport to the municipal election center. Can you give me a short description of yourself? About 5,000 more votes were included in Thursdays preliminary results. 5, 2023 at 8:00 AM PDT | By Nolin Ainsworth 15 propositions were also up for a vote, with all but one passing in the preliminary results. width: 100%; Ethan Berkowitz, the top elected Democrat in Alaska, submitted his resignation to the Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday night, just days after he vehemently denied allegations by YourAlaskaLink. 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. (Elyssa Loughlin/Alaska Public Media) Tuesday, April 4, is the last day to vote in . margin: 0px 10px; Ballotpedia invites candidates to participate in its annual survey. Bronson said he wanted to establish a taskforce and provide tax incentives to aid in the economic recovery of Anchorage businesses. Biography: From 1981 to 1990, Bronson was an active-duty Air Force pilot. 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 . He is an outspoken critic of the citys COVID-19 response, particularly of its temporary business shutdowns. 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. Bronson received 33% of the vote to Dunbar's 31%. Lets just hope the votes turn out the right way, and if they didnt, were still not down. We will seek always to deliver core public services to the people of Anchorage, with an eye towards quality of life, public safety, and the future of Anchorage., Mr. Bronga said, on the campaign trail, she heard concerns over empty office buildings, and thinks they could be used to address homeless and housing issues. position: relative; Ballot measures, Who represents me? Copyright 2021 KTUU. 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. Thousands of ballots at Anchorage's election center. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. "Done Dunbar: Dave Bronson for Mayor" - Bronson campaign ad, released May 4, 2021, "Dave Bronson for Mayor " - Bronson campaign ad, released April 24, 2021, "Businesses Endorse Dunbar (Radio Ad)" - Dunbar campaign ad, released May 2, 2021, "Only One Candidate with a Plan" - Dunbar campaign ad, released April 28, 2021, "Back in Business (30s ver 1)" - Dunbar campaign ad, released April 17, 2021, "Sun Coming Up Over Anchorage" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 30, 2021, "Our Future" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 11, 2021, "The Days Ahead of Us" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 4, 2021, "Our Home" - Dunbar campaign ad, released March 4, 2021, "Alaska Public Media Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Forum - Hometown, Alaska" - Alaska Public Media, released May 3, 2021, Mayoral election in Boston, Massachusetts (September 14, 2021 primary election), Newark Public Schools, New Jersey, elections (2021), Ohio's 11th Congressional District special election, 2021 (August 3 Democratic primary). letter-spacing: .04em; font-weight: 200; Sources: .indicate_scroll { So talking about what we can mitigate about that. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } Anchorage Daily News questions for mayoral candidates, website; Anchorage Daily News runoff candidates answer video questions, website; PARTICIPATE: CALL: 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 . .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { height: 22px; Required fields are marked *. 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. Contact her at egoodykoontz@adn.com. } 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. Rivera said he believes his opponents alignment with Bronson was one of the determining factors in the election results. The number of ballots arriving by mail generally trickles off each day following election day. Dave Bronson widened his lead slightly over opponent Forrest Dunbar in the race for Anchorage mayor, according to another round of preliminary election results posted Thursday. margin-right: 12px; border-radius: 50%; He has said he wants to bring fact-based leadership to Anchorage. That report will then go to the assembly, which is scheduled to certify the results on May 25. The election results will be certified on April 25. Karen Bronga is a fellow incoming East Anchorage member, elected to fill the last two years of Forrest Dunbars term. } [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. background-color: #f4f4f4; Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. .race_footer { This group adjudicates ballots that have been preliminarily rejected by election officials, reviews and reports on the election results to the Assembly, provides advice on the conduct of local elections, recommends changes to local law relating to elections, and investigates allegations of election misconduct. } 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. She accused Bronson and some of his officials of unethical behavior and illegal contracting, among other allegations. } .inner_percentage.Republican { } The ideology is that we want the city to work, as opposed to a specific political ideology, said West Anchorage candidate Anna Brawley. SEE UNOFFICIAL RESULTS, All rights reserved. 5, Roads and Drainage Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. In general, Johnson said he has been in favor of many of the decisions made by the Assembly majority in recent years. Official election results are published after election certification by the Anchorage Assembly. On Wednesday he led by 0.36%. background-color: #db0000; Additionally, in-person ballots cast at Anchorages three vote centers on election day have not yet been processed. vertical-align: top; } Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting. | Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. APD thinks theyre going to be down 50 officers this summer. I am the independent choice for Mayor of Anchorage. Public policy. 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. About 200 arrived by mail on Thursday. 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. .results_row.winner { 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. Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was a central issue in the race. Anchorage was incorporated as a city on November 23, 1920. He is ahead by 1,191 votes, and Friday was the last day for regular mail-in ballots to arrive at the city's election center. 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