Dave Bronson — Candidate Statement (DOE 2026)

Dave Bronson Registered Republican position sought Governor mailing address P.O. Box 90938, Anchorage, AK 999509 Email infoavebronson.com Website davebronson.com Biographical information Age 68 Place of birth Superior, Wisconsin Spouse's name Deborah Children's names Zachary and Catherine Commercial pilot Retired Former mayor of Anchorage Length of residency in Alaska 35 Alaskan communities lived in Anchorage, Alaska 35 years Education Bachelor's degree of agricultural economics, University of Wisconsin at Madison Military Service 1981-1990 Active Duty United States Air Force pilot He flew strategic bombers, including the B52 and B1B 1992 to 1993 U.S. air Force Reserve Command served as a plans officer, 1993 to 2005 Alaska Air National Guard Served as both a maintenance officer and C130 pilot Political and government positions Mayor of Anchorage, 2021-2024 retired lieutenant colonel U.S. air Force business and professional positions Airline captain Airport manager of Ted Stevens International Airport Service Organizations Membership Airline Pilots Association ALPA NRA member Special interests God Family hunting and fishing Public service position Today, too many Alaskans feel abandoned by their government. Families are getting crushed by rising costs. Crime is too high in our communities, schools are failing our children, businesses are fighting through red tape and high energy prices while young Alaskans leave the state looking for opportunity somewhere else. Government grows larger every year while delivering less.

As governor, I will change course and put Alaska back on offense. I will unleash aggressive resource development, expand access to land and housing, lower energy costs, build infrastructure and create an economy where workers, tradesmen, miners, fishermen, small businesses and families thrive again. I will cut bureaucracy, restore accountability, back law enforcement, defend constitutional rights, strengthen election integrity and rebuild trust in government. Alaska needs leadership that makes decisions, solves problems and delivers results instead of excuses. As a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, commercial pilot and former mayor of Anchorage, I have spent my life leading in high pressure environments where failure carries real consequences.

I understand responsibility, mission, focus and getting the job done. Alaska's best days are ahead of us, but they will not happen by accident. We will build them. We will grow this state again, restore opportunity and create a stronger future for the next generation. The views expressed in this statement are from the candidate and not endorsed by the Division of Elections.

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