Congressman Don Young has a new Democratic challenger: Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant.
Chris Constant announced Thursday that he’s running for U.S. Congress. He kicked off his campaign at 49th State Brewing in downtown Anchorage. Anchorage Assembly member Chris Constant announced Thursday that he’s running for the state’s sole spot in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Constant said he’s running against the “extreme divisive agenda” he’s seen on display at recent Assembly meetings, including gay slurs, exploitation of Holocaust symbols and pandemic denial.Constant announced his campaign during an afternoon event at 49th State Brewing in downtown Anchorage. He has represented downtown on the Anchorage Assembly for five years. He’s a real estate agent and an executive at Akeela, a non-profit that provides treatment for substance abuse.
Young, a Republican, has been in office since 1973. His other challengers this year include Nicholas Begich III, who is running to Young’s right and recently called the incumbent out on requiring his staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.. The top four finishers in the primary, regardless of party, will advance to the general election. In November, voters will rank the candidates, according to preference.
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