Candidates for Anchorage Assembly and school board are revving up their campaigns as the April 5 municipal election approaches, and a large amount of money is flowing toward several of them.
Rachel Ries is challenging Lessens and has raised $12,308 so far, including a donation from the mayor, according to theSome of the more conservative candidates in this year’s election are working together as they attempt to shift the balance of power in the city, including a joint fundraiser held for Henslee, Taylor and Sulte, and another upcoming fundraiser between Taylor, Cross and Ries.
Assembly incumbents Dunbar, Perez-Verdia, Weddleton and Zaletel are also campaigning together at an upcoming event and have been jointly endorsed by more progressive groups like the Alaska Center.decision to overturn some of Alaska’s campaign contribution limits. That decision, coupled with preliminary guidance from state campaign finance regulators, means individuals and groups can donate far more to single candidates than they previously could.
The new limit is $1,500 for individual donations to a candidate per calendar year — up from $500 — and a $3,000 annual limit for groups donating to a candidate, up from $1,000.Emily Goodykoontz is a reporter covering Anchorage local government and general assignments. She previously covered breaking news at The Oregonian in Portland before joining ADN in 2020. She earned her degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. Contact her at [email protected].
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