The three incumbents on the Anchorage Assembly all appear to be winning their races against challengers who were backed by Mayor Dave Bronson. An East Anchorage challenger congratulated incumbent Forrest Dunbar on Thursday on retaining his seat.
“We worked very hard to bring home a victory for both you, and the city of Anchorage; but it was not to be,” she wrote. “As I process this disappointment, I prepare for the next opportunity to serve.”
The two major ballot propositions, including a $111 million bond proposal for capital improvements in the Anchorage School District, are failing. Some ballots will continue to trickle in through the mail, and most must be received by Monday in order to be counted. Military and overseas ballots have until noon on the day the election is set to be certified to arrive and still be counted, according to theOn Monday, the Anchorage Election Commission will hold a work session at 2 p.m., followed by a public session of canvas at 5 p.m., during which it is scheduled to adopt the formal report on the regular election.
According to a press release from election officials, written comments for the Election Commission are encouraged and can be sent to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Individuals and campaigns with challenged ballots will also be provided with time to address the commission regarding those challenges, according to the release.
The assembly is scheduled to certify the election results at their April 26 meeting in the Loussac Library.
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