Suzanne LaFrance explained
Suzanne LaFrance (born 1968)[1] is an American politician from the state of Alaska. She is the mayor of Anchorage, having unseated incumbent mayor Dave Bronson in the 2024 election.
LaFrance served on the Anchorage Assembly from 2017 to 2023.[2] She ran for the Alaska House of Representatives against James D. Kaufman for the 28th district in 2020,[3] but lost.[4]
In 2024, LaFrance ran for mayor of Anchorage against Dave Bronson, the incumbent mayor. LaFrance defeated Bronson.[5] [6] She was sworn into office on July 1.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: 14 questions: Anchorage Assembly candidate Suzanne LaFrance. Anchorage Daily News.
- Web site: Former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance to run for mayor next year. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media-. Anchorage. May 9, 2023.
- Web site: House District 28 race centers budget crisis. Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media-. Anchorage. October 20, 2020.
- Web site: LaFrance concedes; James Kaufman will represent House District 28. Suzanne. Downing. November 15, 2020.
- Web site: LaFrance declares victory in Anchorage mayor’s race. Anchorage Daily News Updated: 23 hours ago Published: 1 day. ago. Anchorage Daily News.
- Web site: Klecka . Joey . May 23, 2024 . Bronson concedes Anchorage mayor’s race to LaFrance . www.alaskasnewssource.com.
- Web site: Suzanne LaFrance sworn in as first woman elected Anchorage mayor. Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media-. Anchorage. July 2, 2024.
