Anchorage’s municipal election had about a 28% voter turnout — the lowest turnout in a citywide election since the switch to vote-by-mail, but still higher than city elections for Assembly members before the change.
Anchorage vote centers are open at the Loussac Library, City Hall, and Eagle River Town Center. The vote-by-mail regular municipal election is on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. voter turnout — the lowest voter turnout in a citywide election since the switch to vote-by-mail, but still higher than city elections for Assembly members before the change.
Non-mayoral races generally don’t draw as much turnout. Last year’s election for Assembly and school board saw about 30% turnout. While this year’s turnout is lower, it is several percentage points higher than turnout during non-mayoral elections between 2012 and 2018, election data from the municipal clerk’s office shows.After the results are certified by a vote of the Assembly, five newly elected Assembly members and two reelected members will begin their terms in office.
The Eagle River/Chugiak district, a conservative stronghold, is the only district to elect a right-leaning candidate. Scott Myers won the district by 59.2%.
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