top: 0px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; } Sources: 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. } margin-bottom: 0px; } The election results will becertified on April 25. Both will be at the city's Election Center (619 E. Ship Creek Avenue, Door D), on the east side of the building. Officialelection results arepublished after election certification by the Anchorage Assembly., Note - Next Unofficial Results post will be Tuesday, April 18. From 2-4 p.m. the commission will hold a work session on the recent April 4 election. Under the new district lines, Ries would have beat Lessens by 280 votes. .non_result_row { Thats going to have real impact on the level of service theyre able to provide.. .votebox-results-metadata { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { The Bronson campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Most of Anchorage will be hoping that unity can be found, extremism can be rejected, and facts and truth will guide our decision making.. display: block; color: #0645ad; He said he hopes to restore trust in local government. Rivera said Tuesday that he wants to hold off declaring victory in the Midtown race until all the votes are counted. } Copyright 2023 - Alaska Watchman All Rights Reserved. overflow-x: scroll; padding-left: 10px; The Assembly It was a good showing for incumbents and new candidates aligned with the current Assembly supermajority, a. Name an Assembly member and Ive probably looked for an opportunity to have that sort of conversation with them, he said. No other candidate received more than 15% of the vote. Contact her at egoodykoontz@adn.com. Election officials expect to post updated preliminary election results this week on Thursday and Friday evenings. } Election officials had tallied ballots from 33,309 voters by Wednesday evening, representing 14.1% of the city's 235,546 registered voters. Dunbar previously ran as a Democrat in 2014 to represent the At-Large Congressional District of Alaska in the U.S. House. But the candidates poised to become new Assembly members say theyd like to turn thepartisanship down, and the cooperation up. 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.. Public policy. Then, from 5-11 p.m. there will be an in-person public session of canvass and the adoption of the election commission report. } .votebox-scroll-container { 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. In a post to his campaign Facebook page Friday night, Dunbar, a member of the Anchorage Assembly, thanked his team and supporters. .results_row.winner { 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 . Rivera said he believes his opponents alignment with Bronson was one of the determining factors in the election results. Results are still trickling in for Anchorages municipal election, but the margins in the Anchorage Assembly races are wide. 10, De-Annexation of Alpine Terrace (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 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 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. margin: 0px 10px; 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. background-color: #003388; 1, Facilities Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. } Myers is the sole conservative elected to the Assembly this year, replacing Republican firebrand Jamie Allard, who was elected to the state House. His closest challenger, John Trueblood, trailed with 22.7%. Opponent Jim Arlington trailed Myers by 14 percentage points, with 43% of the vote. The city also held a special general election for Anchorage Assembly District 1 Seat L on June 21, 2022. [9] Bronson was sworn in on July 1. Johnsons lead was the smallest among the Assembly races, but he still had a wide margin. 7, Fire Service Bond Issue (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. The 2023 Regular Municipal Election is April 4, 2023. position: relative; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { I think the people have spoken, and what they have said loud and clear is they want an Assembly that will serve as a check on this mayor, Rivera said. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage Wesley Early covers municipal politics and Anchorage life for Alaska Public Media. .non_result_row th { The city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the chief executive of the city. font-size: 1.25em; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Bronson announced his candidacy as a bid to bring conservative leadership to the city. A hand-painted sign reminds people to vote along Alyeska Highway in Girdwood on April 4, 2023, which was the last day to vote in the Anchorage city election. font-weight: 100; 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. margin-right: 10px; Mayoral elections were held in 28 of the 100 largest U.S. cities in 2021. Meanwhile, Zac Johnson, a moderate whos set to represent South Anchorage,is concerned over public safety, especially on the Hillside. It happened minutes after Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant signed out of the building, observers said. Election officials had tallied ballots from 33,309 voters by Wednesday evening, representing 14.1% of the citys 235,546 registered voters. The 2023 Regular Municipal Election will close at 8:00p.m. on Election Day,April 4, 2023. 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Homelessness and crime were also key topics, with candidates divided over shelter funding and locations and prevention methods. And then public safety across the board. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; 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. 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. Dave Bronson, incumbent mayor (Party affiliation: Republican) Potential . David Bronson defeated Forrest Dunbar in the general runoff election for Mayor of Anchorage on May 11, 2021. 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. The Election Commission will also listen to in-person comments and concerns about the recent election during the second meeting 5-11 p.m. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. .votebox-results-cell--check { Alaska's News Source asked him to answer some questions about his campaign. All rights reserved. 4, Law Enforcement Property Tax (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. padding-left: 8px; border-radius: 50%; Required fields are marked *. Martinez previously worked as a special assistant to former Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. 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. The election results will be certified on April 25. Only one of the newcomers is conservative. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. 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. 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]. (Kavitha George/AKPM) More than half of the seats on the Anchorage Assembly are up for. Thousands of ballots at Anchorage's election center. padding-top: 8px; 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. (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. } color: #fff; width: 50%; Incumbent and Assembly Vice Chair Christopher Constant in North Anchorage held the most decisive lead, with 65.6% of the vote. margin-top: 1em; } Withdrawn or disqualified candidates complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Preliminary runoff election results updated Friday show Bronson still in the lead as the election comes to an end. display: inline; You know, it is the Port of Anchorage, but its also the Port of Alaska, he said. The city of Anchorage, Alaska, held general elections for mayor and service area board of supervisors on April 6, 2021. Theres a lot of nonpartisan issues on the Assembly. Anchorage is less than a month away from its next municipal election and ballots are arriving in mailboxes. U.S. municipal elections, 2021. Preliminary election results posted Tuesday night showed Forrest Dunbar and Dave Bronson with wide leads in the Anchorage mayor's race. 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. } background-color: #db0000; The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 6, 2021. .results_row td { Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was a central issue in the race. All rights reserved. Your email address will not be published. The filing deadline for this election was January 28, 2022. In the leadup to the runoff, third-place primary finisher Falsey and sixth-place finisher Martinez endorsed Dunbar, while fifth-place finisher Robbins endorsed Bronson. color: #888; 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. 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 . } Many conservative candidates, including some with close ties to Bronson, tried to distance their campaigns from the mayor. max-width: 75px; font-weight: bold; Thousands of ballots at Anchorages election center have not yet been counted, and more will arrive by mail over the next two weeks. font-size: 0.9em; Your email address will not be published. Election workers are still processing ballots and many more remain uncounted. !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. Brawley will be one of five newcomers to the 12-member Anchorage Assembly. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? .electionsectionheading { width: 350px; max-height: 580px; left: 0px; The business of Anchorage is business. .results_table_container { border: 1px solid #999; background-color: grey; .votebox { } There is still a tremendous amount of work to be done, he wrote. 2023 Anchorage Daily News. 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. A thriving economy creates jobs, brings in more revenues, and improves the quality of life for everyone. Other candidates have other housing ideas, too. Please keep your comments respectful. The 2021 Anchorage mayoral election was held on April 6, 2021, to elect the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. 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. Could we repurpose some of these empty office buildings to housing? Bronga said. Hot Topics Unofficial Results Daily Ballot Return Data Notice of Elections PageContent3 PageContent4 PageContent5 Making Anchorage the Best at Vote at Home Voters can also call in to listen and/or comment by dialing (907) 273-5190 (code: 786815#). 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. As far as top priorities, hes concerned with the lack of available housing due to several slow building seasons. (Loren Holmes / ADN). Where our economy is growing, our neighborhoods are flourishing and our families are healthy and prosperous.. 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. background-color: #003388; 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.. 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. Dunbar, an Assembly member from East Anchorage, had 40,183 total votes. vertical-align: top; On Wednesday he led by 0.36%. Jones asked the two to speak to election workers in a different manner and said that they owe the workers respect, saying that municipal and election staff are working hard. } The 2023 Regular Municipal Election will close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 4, 2023. } The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday unanimously voted to confirm Anne Helzer as municipal attorney. width: 90%; Incumbent Republican mayor Dave Bronson is running for re-election to a second term in office. .race_header.republican { 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. overflow-y: auto; In South Anchorage, Zac Johnson was 10 points ahead with 53.4% of the vote, while Rachel Ries had 43.4% of the vote. } Test human hair, says these researchers. font-weight: 300; I will focus government spending for the essentials and keep a lid on taxes. The deadline to apply to vote by mail has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on September 23. 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. 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 . Brawley said voters are tired of partisan bickering. Disclosure: Robert Hockema is working for the Anna Brawley for Anchorage Assembly campaign. Dunbar and Bronson advanced to the runoff election after the April 6 general election, as neither candidate won more than 45% of the vote. He also worked as a commercial pilot from 1990 to 2020. Plus, looking for ways for the body to come together. .votebox-results-cell--number { Coming from a broadly Judeo-Christian perspective, we are committed to the highest standards of journalism and ethical reporting. 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. 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. I do not know anything about Glennis Ireland but the other three are. 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. So, we are looking forward to seeing what the vote results look like tomorrow afternoon, said Claire Shaw, campaign manager for Dunbar. She previously covered breaking news at The Oregonian in Portland before joining ADN in 2020. Dustin Darden, maintenance worker and perennial candidate, Nelson Jesus Godoy, activist and candidate for mayor in, This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 02:36. Retired commercial pilot Dave Bronson took a slim lead in the runoff election for Anchorage mayor on Wednesday. text-align: center; margin-right: 12px; General runoff election for Mayor of Anchorage David Bronson defeated Forrest Dunbar in the general runoff election for Mayor of Anchorage on May 11, 2021. padding-left: 16px; The candidates have considerably different approaches to the coronavirus pandemic, homelessness and reviving Anchorages economy. Sources: 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. letter-spacing: .03em; Senator Dan Sullivan (R), Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R), and former mayoral candidate Mike Robbins endorsed Bronson. } margin-bottom: .75em; .election_results_text { 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]. We dont feel like you respect us, she said. } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Editors note: This article has been updated with information and quotes from the Dave Bronson campaign. The Assembly is scheduled to certify the results of the runoff election on May 25. We believe in fair, accurate, and accessible elections. Dunbar said he will continue to serve on the assembly. 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. He will have to work with the current Anchorage Assembly, which Dunbar serves on, and has the opportunity to shape city departments through retaining or appointing department heads. All rights reserved. Bronson wrote that as mayor, he plans to work to bring Anchorage residents back together to make the city more vibrant than ever. He also thanked his supporters and campaign staff. padding-bottom: 8px; Members of the public can also watch inside the building from designated areas. Click here to fill out the survey. make it easier for businesses, both large and small, to successfully operate in Anchorage They must feel free from onerous taxes and regulations. The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Forrest Dunbar has conceded the race for mayor of Anchorage to Dave Bronson. Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. About 5,000 more votes were included in Thursdays preliminary results. Mail-in ballots were sent out starting on March 15. Tonights numbers solidify our lead in this race, he wrote. padding-bottom: 7px; Elections in 2023 | That report will then go to the assembly, which is scheduled to certify the results on May 25. Bronson declares mayoral runoff victory, Dunbar concedes, JBER stresses importance of staying safe while recreating on military managed lands. text-align: left !important; 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. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage, last-minute movement of homeless residents, allocating millions of dollars to a navigation center, Arrival of large cruise ships to Prince of Wales Island pushed back to 2024, Judge throws out lawsuit accusing Alaska of mismanaging Yukon, Kuskokwim salmon fisheries, ExxonMobil says it plans relatively limited Arctic investment, Homers opossum visitor, Grubby, still on the lam as town remains divided, Whats the best way to monitor for mercury in Alaska seafoods? The Anchorage Election Commission is set to approve their report on the election results Friday night. The mayor also represents the city on the state, national, and international levels. width: 50px; Anchorage Assembly, school board incumbents hold early leads in municipal election Updated: Apr. Voters will choose a new mayor and four of seven school board members, along with deciding 11 ballot propositions. Incumbents and campaign managers said they saw the preliminary results as a repudiation of the Bronson administration. .non_result_row div { width: 35px !important; Bronson said he wanted to establish a taskforce and provide tax incentives to aid in the economic recovery of Anchorage businesses. General election General election for Mayor of Anchorage The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 6, 2021. Certification of the election is scheduled for April 25. } overflow-y: hidden; } 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. Two Anchorage Election Commission meetings are scheduled for Thursday, April 20. We use pro-voter policies and election best practices to protect your vote. 11, De-Annexation of Creekview Estates (April 2021), Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. .race_header.green { 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. display: block; position: absolute; Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. .inner_percentage { Our reports look to inform and equip Alaskans to effectively engage the culture for the common good. text-align: center; Workers will continue to process and count ballots as they arrive through next week. Back when Anchorage ran poll-based municipal . The mayor, however, appoints a city manager to oversee the city's day-to-day operations and execute city policies.[29]. Note - Next Unofficial Results post will be Monday, April 17 Former state senator Johnny Ellis (D), Planned Parenthood, and former mayoral candidates Bill Falsey and George Martinez endorsed Dunbar for mayor. 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. This was a hard fought battle and I know that there are some in Anchorage who did not vote for me.. Dunbar said he wanted to invest in projects to improve the economy of downtown Anchorage by making the area safer, cleaner, and more accessible. The mayoral runoff election was on Tuesday, May 11, and the boxes have been locked since 8 p.m. on election day. | [6] U.S. In his statement, Bronson also thanked Dunbar and his campaign. Friday, September 23. 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. 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