Suzanne LaFrance

Suzanne LaFrance

Nonpartisan

Mayor of Anchorage

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor

David Bronson

Prior offices

Anchorage Assembly District 6 Seat K

Successor: Zachary Johnson

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

May 14, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Portland

Graduate

Purdue University

Personal

Profession

Telecommunications manager

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Suzanne LaFrance is the Mayor of Anchorage in Alaska. She assumed office on July 1, 2024. Her current term ends on July 1, 2027.

LaFrance ran for election for Mayor of Anchorage in Alaska. She won in the general runoff election on May 14, 2024.

As of 2024, LaFrance was registered as nonpartisan.

Biography

Suzanne LaFrance grew up in Palmer, Alaska. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Portland and a master's degree from Purdue University. Her professional experience includes working as an area manager for AT&T. LaFrance also has experience with Great Alaska Schools Anchorage and the Rabbit Creek Elementary PTA.

Elections

2024

See also: Mayoral election in Anchorage, Alaska (2024)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Mayor of Anchorage

Suzanne LaFrance defeated incumbent David Bronson in the general runoff election for Mayor of Anchorage on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne LaFrance (Nonpartisan)	53.5	42,597
		David Bronson (Nonpartisan)	46.5	36,961

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 79,558
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General election

General election for Mayor of Anchorage

The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Anchorage on April 2, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne LaFrance (Nonpartisan)	36.2	25,904
✔		David Bronson (Nonpartisan)	35.6	25,431
		Bill Popp (Nonpartisan)	16.7	11,968
		Chris Tuck (Nonpartisan)	7.9	5,650
		Jenny Di Grappa (Nonpartisan)	2.0	1,435
	Submit photo	Nick Danger (Nonpartisan)	0.5	326
	Submit photo	Phil Isley (Nonpartisan)	0.4	311
		Dustin Darden (Nonpartisan)	0.3	229
		Breck Craig (Nonpartisan)	0.2	154
	Submit photo	Darin Colbry (Nonpartisan)	0.1	88

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,496
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for LaFrance in this election.

2020

Alaska House of Representatives race

See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 28

James Kaufman defeated Suzanne LaFrance, Benjamin Fletcher, and L. Adolph Garcia in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 28 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Kaufman (R)	49.8	6,160
		Suzanne LaFrance (Nonpartisan)	46.1	5,698
		Benjamin Fletcher (Independent)	4.0	496
		L. Adolph Garcia (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	14

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,368
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Adam Lees (D)
• Ross P. Bieling (Independent)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 28

James Kaufman defeated incumbent Jennifer Johnston in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 28 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Kaufman	66.3	2,444
		Jennifer Johnston	33.7	1,242

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,686
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ross P. Bieling (R)

Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election

Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 28

Adam Lees advanced from the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 28 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Adam Lees	100.0	2,211

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,211
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School board race

See also: City elections in Anchorage, Alaska (2020)

General election

General election for Anchorage Assembly District 6 Seat K

Incumbent Suzanne LaFrance defeated Rick Castillo in the general election for Anchorage Assembly District 6 Seat K on April 7, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne LaFrance (Nonpartisan)	50.7	8,564
		Rick Castillo (Nonpartisan)	48.5	8,197
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	136

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,897
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2017

See also: Municipal elections in Anchorage, Alaska (2017)

The city of Anchorage, Alaska, held elections for city council on April 4, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 10, 2017. Six of the 11 city council seats were up for election. Suzanne LaFrance defeated Albert Fogle in the Anchorage Assembly, District 6-Seat K general election.

Anchorage Assembly, District 6, Seat K General Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Suzanne LaFrance	52.41%	5,950
Albert Fogle	46.94%	5,329
Write-in votes	0.65%	74
Total Votes		11,353
Source: Municipality of Anchorage, "Municipal Election Official Results," April 18, 2017

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Suzanne LaFrance did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Suzanne LaFrance completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by LaFrance's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up the eldest of seven children in Palmer, Alaska. My mom was a volunteer at the school and the Catholic Church, and my father was a teacher before shifting gears to work on the pipeline as an Ironworker. I spent my childhood, like most Alaska kids, playing outside, raising livestock for 4H, fishing, playing and coaching soccer, skiing, and attending church with my family.

My husband, David, and I made South Anchorage our home 22 years ago. I've spent my career in telecommunications, first with a start-up and then as an executive, managing capital budgets and projects, as well as leading a team of professionals.

With three children in the Anchorage School District, I've spent many hours in the schools, and was an active member of the PTA. My work in public policy started there. When critical funding for our public schools were being cut, I joined Great Alaska Schools to fight for Alaska's children, future, and quality of life. Good schools are the key to healthy communities, and I couldn't stand by and let bad policy fail our children.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Support our Schools
• Safe Neighborhoods
• Fiscal Conservatism

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fostering a stable economy is about making real, long-term economic solutions. With decreased oil revenues and the global pandemic, we are in an economic crisis. I promise to work toward a stable, rational, economic plan that protects the PFD, drives innovation, and allows future generations of Alaskans to thrive in our great state.

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community. During her time on the Anchorage Assembly, Suzanne spearheaded the hiring 100 new police officers, the acquisition of a new police station, and a new 311 program. These changes resulted in a significant drop in the Anchorage crime rate. This work has earned Suzanne the official endorsement of the Anchorage Police Department Employees Association.

Good schools train future generations of Alaskan leaders. They increase property values. They decrease crime and addiction rates. They attract families who are willing to invest in our communities - make their homes and build their businesses here. I will always fight for our schools, because it has a tremendous impact on the future of Alaska.

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2017

LaFrance's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Budget

• Excerpt: "We need a sustainable budget that funds our priorities and ensures that Anchorage is a place people want to move to - not away from. I believe in smart, efficient government and a fair and balanced revenue structure that ensures Anchorage is an affordable place to live and hospitable to business."

Safety and schools

• Excerpt: "People in Anchorage are worried about crime. I support holding more police academies to get more officers into our community. We need to keep our public schools strong so that our kids get the education they need to succeed and be prepared to enter the work force."

Infrastructure

• Excerpt: "There are serious drainage and land use issues in South Anchorage that can’t be ignored. We need to be especially vigilant with maintaining infrastructure as most repairs get more costly when deferred. And we need to ensure that our streets are plowed and potholes filled to maintain the safety of our roads. We must not neglect the infrastructure that enables Anchorage's economy to work."

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Preceded by David Bronson	Mayor of Anchorage 2024-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Anchorage Assembly District 6 Seat K 2017-2023	Succeeded by Zachary Johnson