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Anchorage Municipal Elections

In Concession Speech, Dunbar Notes "Bizarre Behavior of Bronson Supporters"

In Concession Speech, Dunbar Notes "Bizarre Behavior of Bronson Supporters"

Forrest Dunbar conceded to MAGA enthusiast David Bronson this evening, writing in a Facebook statement, "it is clear that Dave Bronson will be Anchorage’s next Mayor." After thanking his supporters and campaign staff, Dunbar wrote observers at the Election Center had witnessed "aggressive, confrontational, and frankly

After Anchorage Elects a Mayor, Bronson's APOC Headaches Will Likely Continue for Months

After Anchorage Elects a Mayor, Bronson's APOC Headaches Will Likely Continue for Months

Months after we learn who Anchorage's mayor will be, the Bronson Campaign will almost certainly continue to face questions about filings made with the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). On September 16, 2020, APOC sent Bronson a Notice of Penalty Assessment, noting that Bronson did not timely file

Public Local 71 Clarifies Position on Mayoral Election in Response to Bronson Mailer

Public Local 71 Clarifies Position on Mayoral Election in Response to Bronson Mailer

Local 71 issued a statement yesterday clarifying its position on the upcoming Anchorage mayoral election. The statement comes after a Bronson mailer quoted Todd Peplow, in which Local 71 said “constituted an unauthorized and invalid endorsement, which must be corrected.” Jordan A. Adams, the Business Manager of Local 71 wrote

Bill Evans: "Endorse This"

Bill Evans: "Endorse This"

Anchorage voters have been waiting to see if former mayoral candidate Bill Evans would endorse a candidate ahead of the May 11 runoff. Evans says he has been contacted by many breathless folks urging him to endorse their preferred candidate for Mayor and has been accused of "disloyalty, deception,

Santa Claus Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

Santa Claus Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

In an amusing, light-hearted exchange on social media, North Pole Alaska resident Santa Claus (yes, that's his real name) has endorsed Forrest Dunbar for Anchorage Mayor. Claus wrote in a statement on Twitter: "It's refreshing to see an ethical candidate address issues in a positive

Alaska Black Caucus Addresses Bronson's No-Show at BIPOC Forum

Alaska Black Caucus Addresses Bronson's No-Show at BIPOC Forum

On Sunday, the Alaska Black Caucus (ABC) stated they had received notification from the Dave Bronson for Mayor campaign indicating that the campaign had a scheduling "conflict" and that Mr. Bronson would not be attending the BIPOC Community Discussion. "Unfortunately, after originally confirming his participation, our office

Sign of Desperation: Save Anchorage Resorts to Photoshop

Sign of Desperation: Save Anchorage Resorts to Photoshop

The "Far-Right" Save Anchorage group, notorious for spreading misinformation and promoting conspiracy theories, has, it appears, sunk to a new low that one wouldn't think was possible. Members of the Facebook group have resorted to Photoshopping Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Forrest Dunbar's likeness, which some