As of Thursday, 16,984 ballots have been cast in the Anchorage municipal election, which ends April 2. That’s slightly more than had been received at the same time during the 2021 mayoral election.
On the ballot, Republican Mayor Dave Bronson is trying for a second term. Former Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance, endorsed by Alaska Democrats, left office last year to mount a campaign against him. Also in the hunt is Chris Tuck, Democrat, and Bill Popp, unaligned. Several other lesser-known candidates are also on the ballot.
Anchorage residents have an opportunity to replace three liberal school board members. Another conservative member of the school board would allow conservative member Dave Donley to at least have a second on his motions, rather than have them completely ignored by the liberal majority running Anchorage schools.
School Board – Seat E
Higgins, Pat – liberal incumbent
School Board – Seat F
Wilson, Dora – liberal incumbent
School Board – Seat G
Jacobs, Carl – liberal incumbent
Eagle River voters will be replacing Assemblyman Kevin Cross, who is leaving the Assembly early. The only candidate on the ballot is Mark Littlefield.
There are numerous bond propositions and road service area seats on the ballot.
Of the ballots received by the election office, 1,088 were mailed, 1,448 were dropped in the election drop boxes. All ballot envelopes (including military and overseas envelopes) must be postmarked on or before Election Day, or returned to a drop box or Anchorage vote center.
The voting centers opened up Monday, Seward’s Day, for in-person voting.
Anchorage vote center locations
City Hall
All municipal ballots are available at 632 West 6th Avenue, Room # 105
Loussac Library
All municipal ballots are available. at 3600 Denali Street, First Floor
Eagle River Town Center
Only Chugiak-Eagle River ballots are available at 12001 Business Boulevard, Community Room #170 (same building as the library)
Vote center hours
Weekdays, March 25 – April 1, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Election Day, April 2, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
