Bronson files to run for Alaska governor

Dave Bronson, who served as Anchorage mayor from 2021 to 2024, filed to run for governor of Alaska as a registered Republican. His platform centers on resource development, lower energy costs, and expanded access to land and housing.

Bronson is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and commercial pilot who has lived in Alaska for 35 years. He flew strategic bombers including the B-52 and B-1B during active duty from 1981 to 1990, served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command as a plans officer from 1992 to 1993, and later served in the Alaska Air National Guard as a maintenance officer and C-130 pilot from 1993 to 2005.

In his candidate statement, Bronson said families face rising costs and that government grows larger every year while delivering less. He pledged to cut bureaucracy, restore accountability, back law enforcement, build infrastructure, strengthen election integrity, defend constitutional rights, and rebuild trust in government.

"Alaska needs leadership that makes decisions, solves problems, and delivers results instead of excuses," Bronson said.

The Alaska primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.