Tag: Anchorage mayoral race

TODAY: Anchorage elects its mayor, with Eagle River turnout key for conservative incumbent

FeaturedMay 14, 2024

Anchoage Mayor Bronson’s victorious 2021 campaign was largely fueled by strong turnout in the far more conservative Eagle River area. Voter participation in this community will be key for him this year as

In-person vote centers open May 7-14 in mayoral election that could shape Anchorage for years

FeaturedMay 6, 2024

A Bronson victory would ensure a check to the liberal supermajority on the Anchorage Assembly, while a LaFrance win would consolidate power among the cultural and social

Anchorage mayoral candidates reveal stark differences on hot-button social issues

CultureMay 2, 2024

A one-hour mayoral forum, between former Anchorage Assemblywoman Suzanne LaFrance and incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson revealed sharp differences on some of the most divisive and controversial cultural

Anchorage voter guide highlights conservative choices for mayor and school board

FeaturedMarch 23, 2024

Up until April 2, Anchorage residents have the opportunity to cast mail-in ballots to shape or begin to alter Anchorage’s political landscape. Voters will choose a mayor as well as three school board

Victorious Bronson graciously thanks angered Dunbar for hard fought campaign for Anchorage mayor

FeaturedMay 22, 2021

In a stark contrast to his defeated opponent’s angry concession rant, Dave Bronson thanked Forrest Dunbar for a hard-fought campaign. “Tonight’s numbers solidify our lead in this race,” posted to Facebook following the latest vote count totals in

Embittered Dunbar concedes Anchorage mayoral race to Bronson with divisive, accusatory rant

FeaturedMay 22, 2021

In a sign of the battles that lie ahead, far-left Forrest Dunbar conceded a hard-fought race to conservative Dave Bronson, who will become the next mayor of Anchorage. Not once did Dunbar congratulate his opponent. According to the latest vote tally from May

Bronson expands lead again in latest Anchorage mayoral vote tally

FeaturedMay 13, 2021

Dave Bronson has once again increased his lead over Forrest Dunbar in the latest tally of votes for who will become the next mayor of Anchorage. As of May 13, the conservative Bronson now leads his far-left liberal opponent by 627 votes – 40,810 to 40,183.

As expected, conservative Bronson takes slim lead in latest vote count for Anchorage mayor

FeaturedMay 13, 2021

The second round of vote tallies were released, May 12, for the Anchorage mayoral runoff, showing conservative candidate Dave Bronson now with a slight edge over his far-left opponent Forrest Dunbar. On election night, Dunbar held a 114-vote lead, but that

Outside leftist group hopes a Dunbar victory in Anchorage will turn Alaska blue for good

FeaturedMay 3, 2021

Senate Circle, a well-heeled national organization that works to elect far leftist candidates across the nation, is operating behind the scenes to help Forrest Dunbar become mayor of Anchorage. While typically focused on electing Democrats to the U.S. Senate,

Eagle River to host vote casting party for Bronson on May 6

PoliticsMay 3, 2021

Sen. Dan Sullivan, Rep. Don Young, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and others are scheduled to be on hand for the May 6 “Get out the Vote” rally in Eagle River. The aim is to inspire area residents to turn in their ballots to elect Dave Bronson as the next mayor of

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