With months to go before Anchorage's mayoral election, opponents of Mayor Dave Bronson are already duking it out over which candidate would give them their best shot at victory.
The bickering comes unusually early in the race. For two years, the coalition has been largely united in its opposition to the mayor’s policies, but many say they must urgently unify behind one candidate, or else they risk a Bronson victory.
“I think it’s important get out as soon as possible so that people who are to the left of Bronson are able to organize together and pool our resources and our energy and really win this election outright,” said Laura Norton-Cruz, an Anchorage resident who co-signed, along with several other Anchorage women, aThe letter went further in accusing Tuck of having “a history and reputation of sexist beliefs and behavior.
Supporters of Tuck say that a runoff is almost inevitable, even if Tuck were to drop out, given that the filing deadline is still months away and more candidates could file — including ones that could draw left-leaning votes. Suzanne LaFrance, formerly an Anchorage Assembly member, is a candidate for mayor. Photographed on August 10, 2023.
LaFrance and her supporters echo a phrase: “training wheels.” Tuck would need them, LaFrance wouldn’t, they say, given her six years on the Assembly and close familiarity with Bronson’s administration. Her supporters also celebrate the opportunity to cast ballots for a woman.City manager contacted Anchorage police over concerns with election challenge brought by mayor’s former top aideTuck and his backers see the other side of that coin.
Dunbar said that even though snow plowing, homelessness and other issues are likely to take center stage in the campaign, candidates hoping to court left-leaning voters can’t afford to oppose abortion access. LaFrance, a registered nonpartisan who supports abortion access, said the mayor’s personal opinions have an impact and can set the tone for the administration. The mayor also appoints directors and high-profile city leaders, including to the Health Department, she said.
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