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Anchorage Mayor Bronson concedes race to LaFrance

As of Tuesday, Suzanne LaFrance had 53.54% of the vote, while Dave Bronson has 46.46%.

Anchorage Assembly orders review after leaked texts show shelter contractors rallying votes for Bronson

Mayor Bronson absent as Assembly grapples with leaked text fallout. Allegations of voter manipulation and possible misconduct loom large over shelter contracts.

LaFrance declares victory, will be Anchorage’s first elected female mayor

Suzanne LaFrance’s 5,487-vote lead over Mayor Dave Bronson is larger than the number of outstanding ballots.

Suzanne LaFrance dominates early returns

As preliminary results roll in, Suzanne LaFrance emerges as the front-runner in Anchorage's mayoral run-off race.

What to watch for in Anchorage’s mayoral runoff

Anchorage’s mayoral race once again comes down to a runoff election. Three years after far-right Mayor Dave Bronson won in a runoff election, today he will be facing off against moderate former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance in another. Polls...

Bronson stretches the truth and fear-mongers over ‘wokeness’

In Anchorage's mayoral run-off, Mayor Bronson ramps up fear-mongering, while LaFrance stresses collaboration over divisive rhetoric in bid for mayoral seat.

Alaska’s zine scene continues to grow

"We all have a story to tell." Alaskans are expressing themselves and building community through zines.

Palmeira founders open Dripping Zebra Coffee

Dripping Zebra’s menu is inspired by regional Mexican dishes that aren’t readily available in Anchorage, including café de olla and dulce de leche-filled croissants.

Mayor Bronson is first incumbent mayor in 30 years to be forced into a run-off election

Tom Fink was the last incumbent mayor to face a run-off, in 1990. He narrowly won with 38% of the vote.

Preliminary results show Anchorage voters reject incumbent Mayor Bronson for second term

With no mayoral candidates expected to reach the percentage of votes needed to win, Anchorage braces for a runoff election.

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