Two seats on the Anchorage School Board will be voted on this year on April 7. Here is who is running:
School Board – Seat C
Rosales, Alexander: a conservative-minded, retired Air Force Vet with 20 years of service. He states, “I envision safe, supportive schools with robust parent involvement and true school choice.” His priorities include school safety, parental choice, quality education, local control, and U.S. values in education. Learn more about Rosales here: Alexander Rosales for Anchorage School Board | Vote April 7 2026.
Blakeslee, Rachel: a former ASD teacher whose priorities include environmental justice, equity and inclusion in education, and growing and retaining a diverse teaching workforce. Learn more about Blakeslee here: Rachel Blakeslee for School Board | Support Strong Schools Today.
School Board – Seat D
Gibbons, Sharon: former Chair of the Eagle River Community Council and current Delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Gibbons does not have a campaign website.
Darden, Dustin: a journeyman carpenter. He states, “I’m running to promote the health, constitutional rights, and equal justice of all our residents.” Learn more about Dustin Darden here: Dustin Darden.
McDonogh, Paul: a former ASD teacher who prioritizes ending the teacher retention crisis, advocating for more state funding for education, advancing whole-student learning, and seeking equity solutions for Anchorage’s diverse community. Learn more about Paul McDonough here: Paul McDonogh for Anchorage School Board.
