.results_text { Both will be at the city's Election Center (619 E. Ship Creek Avenue, Door D), on the east side of the building. Five candidates did not participate in either debate: Anna Anthony, Darin Colbry, Jacob Seth Kern, Reza Momin, and Jacob Versteeg. Conversely, Dunbar has largely supported the citys COVID-19 policies. } George Martinez was leading Spencer Moore in the race for the other East Anchorage seat, with 56.3% of the vote to Moores 43.8%. .votebox { } Unofficial election results are posted after 8:30 p.m. on Election Day. As is the case across the country, Anchorage's election workers tend to be older, making them statistically among the most vulnerable to serious complications from COVID-19. On October 13, 2020, he announced his resignation through his chief of staff Jason Bockenstadt at a meeting of the Anchorage Assembly, Anchorage's city council, to be effective October 23. Our reports look to inform and equip Alaskans to effectively engage the culture for the common good. top: 0px; Incumbent Felix Rivera had a nearly 12-point lead over challenger Travis Szanto in the Midtown race, with 55.9% of the vote to Szantos 44.1%. border-radius: 50%; Anchorage Votes Election Day in Anchorage Updated: Apr. line-height: 1.5em; The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 6, 2021. height: 100%; .non_result_row th { Your email address will not be published. His closest challenger, John Trueblood, trailed with 22.7%. margin: 0; .non_result_row { I am the independent choice for Mayor of Anchorage. Concurrent Regular & SpecialElection Summary Report, E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. The number of ballots arriving by mail generally trickles off each day following election day. background-color: #003388; Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? 2021 Anchorage mayoral election 2018 April 6, 2021 (first round)[1] May 11, 2021 (runoff)[2] 2024 Turnout 31.88% (first round)[3] 38.35% (runoff)[4] Interactive map version Runoff results by precinct: Bronson: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Dunbar: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Mayorbefore election Austin Quinn-Davidson Independent Elected Mayor General election General election for Mayor of Anchorage The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 6, 2021. [1] As no candidate received at least 45% of the vote in the first round, the two candidates with the highest vote share, Forrest Dunbar and Dave Bronson, advanced to a runoff on May 11. Biography: 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. 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. overflow-y: hidden; Election officials had tallied ballots from 33,309 voters by Wednesday evening, representing 14.1% of the citys 235,546 registered voters. (Elyssa Loughlin/Alaska Public Media) Tuesday, April 4, is the last day to vote in . Find election results, sample ballots and audit information for previous elections, with results dating back to 1971., Concurrent Special Election Summary Report, 907-243-VOTEelections@anchorageak.gov619E Ship Creek Ave., Ste. From 2-4 p.m. the commission will hold a work session on the recent April 4 election. } font-size: 2em; Incumbents and campaign managers said they saw the preliminary results as a repudiation of the Bronson administration. "[4] Austin Quinn-Davidson was selected by the Anchorage Assembly to serve as acting mayor.[5]. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "aa4f65404c6cd9d0321d75645b4978a9" );document.getElementById("da46c7b424").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); The Alaska Watchman aims to raise awareness of key issues affecting Alaskans. Ira Slomski-Pritz of Ship Creek Group which managed the campaigns of Johnson and Bronga, and assisted with Brawleys campaign said the candidates hes worked with, and candidates that are often called center-left, want to put partisanship aside. Bronson, a retired military and commercial pilot, had 40,810 votes. The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau. 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. Preliminary runoff election results updated Friday show Bronson still in the lead as the election comes to an end. It encompasses nearly 1,955 square miles from Eklutna in the north to Girdwood and Portage in the south. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .inner_percentage { } background-color: #6db24f; .race_header.democratic { The Anchorage mayors race has been heated, highlighting divisions among city residents. Senator Dan Sullivan (R), Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy (R), and former mayoral candidate Mike Robbins endorsed Bronson. We dont feel like you respect us, she said. } Constant, a North Anchorage Assembly member who currently leads challenger John Trueblood by more than 40 points, said he sees the election as a reflection of the public's faith in the Assembly. The election results will becertified on April 25. The race has seen a record number of ballots cast, eclipsing the 2018s record of 79,295. Sources: About 200 arrived by mail on Thursday. Not where we want to be, but theres still quite a few ballots to count, Moore said of the preliminary results. Can you give me a short description of yourself? In general, Johnson said he has been in favor of many of the decisions made by the Assembly majority in recent years. The 2021 Anchorage mayoral election was held on April 6, 2021, to elect the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. vertical-align: middle; He said he hopes to restore trust in local government. margin-bottom: -2px !important; The Election Commission will also listen to in-person comments and concerns about the recent election during the second meeting 5-11 p.m. [5], Ethan Berkowitz was elected mayor in 2015 and 2018 and was ineligible to run for a third term. } position: absolute; } left: 0; George Martinez is set to become one of two new East Anchorage Assembly members, replacing term-limited Pete Petersen. 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. I think for any job, you want to talk with the people that are doing it to learn from them as best you can.. Plus, looking for ways for the body to come together. Zachariah Hughes covers Anchorage government, the military, dog mushing, subsistence issues and general assignments for the Anchorage Daily News. } In a post to his campaigns Facebook page on Thursday evening, Bronson said that the race is still too close to call. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { During this time, members will review challenged ballot envelopes and make final decisions on the status of these ballots. font-weight: 200; 2021 Anchorage elections Election dates Filing deadline: January 29, 2021 General election: April 6, 2021 Runoff election: May 11, 2021 (if necessary) Election stats Offices up: Mayor Total seats up: 1 ( click here for other city elections) Election type: Nonpartisan Other municipal elections U.S. municipal elections, 2021 The results so far indicate that the Assembly is likely to keep a similar supermajority and retain its veto power over Mayor Bronson. This is a list of mayors of Anchorage, Alaska, United States. } In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the city's chief executive. I am extremely humbled by the people of Anchorage and their decision to elect me as Mayor. [27] Anchorage is a unified home rule municipality created in 1975 through the unification of the governments of the City of Anchorage and the Greater Anchorage Area Borough, making Anchorage one of the largest municipalities in the nation in terms of square mileage. 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. } Dunbar and Bronson advanced to the runoff election after the April 6 general election, as neither candidate won more than 45% of the vote. The Anchorage Election Commission is set to approve their report on the election results Friday night. text-align: left; My colleagues and I will not stop doing the detailed, nonpartisan, community-centric work that constitutes the bulk of what we do at the Municipality. 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 . the taxpayers, have an expectation for, Martinez said. Dunbars concession noted that Bronson, a retired commercial and military pilot, will have several opportunities and challenges when he takes office. Here's what the election results mean for the municipality's road ahead. New members will grapple with a big learning curve, as most candidates have yet to hold public office. .race_footer { } Dunbar, an Assembly member from East Anchorage, had 40,183 total votes. 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. Could we repurpose some of these empty office buildings to housing? Bronga said. That means it will maintain its power to override conservative Mayor Dave Bronsons vetoes. Where our economy is growing, our neighborhoods are flourishing and our families are healthy and prosperous.. The Greater Anchorage Area Borough, which encompassed the city, was created in January 1964. She previously covered breaking news at The Oregonian in Portland before joining ADN in 2020. For them, staying home took priority. 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. .inner_percentage.Green { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { height: 50px; Political observers say Anchorage's mayoral election became an outlet for residents frustrated with the mask mandates and closures imposed by the city government to which Forrest Dunbar, as . Dunbar said he wanted to invest in projects to improve the economy of downtown Anchorage by making the area safer, cleaner, and more accessible. text-align: left !important; All rights reserved. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { } Bronson declares mayoral runoff victory, Dunbar concedes, JBER stresses importance of staying safe while recreating on military managed lands. vertical-align: top; [1] Overseas ballots continued to be counted until May 25, when the Anchorage Assembly certified the results, but Dunbar conceded the election to Bronson on May 21, saying "it is clear that Dave Bronson will be Anchorages next mayor[2] . .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Retired commercial pilot Dave Bronson took a slim lead in the runoff election for Anchorage mayor on Wednesday.