Editor’s note: This story was updated on 4/29/2026 to correct the mistaken labeling of Donley as incumbent. The Midtown seat was an open seat in this election with Assembly Member Felix Rivera having served the maximum consecutive terms.
The Anchorage Election Commission reviewed mail-in ballots on Wednesday, April 23, at the Public Session of Canvass. 815 ballot envelopes were rejected.
A recount for Assembly District 4, Seat G began today, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. The preliminary results of the Midtown Anchorage race between Dave Donley and Janice Park shows Park leading by a mere 26 votes.
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