Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson Joins Crowded Alaska Governor Race

Dave Bronson, former mayor of Anchorage and an Air Force veteran, has officially entered the crowded 2026 Alaska governor's race as the 11th Republican candidate alongside others such as former Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. Bronson emphasized his executive experience and outlined his campaign priorities, including economic growth, infrastructure development, affordable housing, education reform, and protecting the Permanent Fund Dividend. He criticized the current high cost of living and proposed growing state revenue through resource development, including mining, logging, oil, and gas, rather than raising taxes. Bronson supports continuing Governor Mike Dunleavy's push for the Alaska Liquified Natural Gas Project, a major pipeline initiative. The only Democrat currently declared in the race is former state Senator Tom Begich. Bronson's campaign focuses on addressing Alaska's fiscal challenges and ensuring the state remains a place where families can thrive and young people are encouraged to stay.