Suzanne LaFrance (born 1968)[1] is an American politician from the state of Alaska. She is the 38th mayor of Anchorage, having unseated incumbent mayor Dave Bronson in the 2024 election.
Suzanne LaFrance | |
|---|---|
 LaFrance in 2023 | |
| Mayor of Anchorage | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Bronson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | University of Portland (BA) Purdue University (MA) |
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]
References
edit- ^ "14 questions: Anchorage Assembly candidate Suzanne LaFrance". Anchorage Daily News.
- ^ Anchorage, Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media- (May 9, 2023). "Former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance to run for mayor next year".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Anchorage, Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media- (October 20, 2020). "House District 28 race centers budget crisis".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Downing, Suzanne (November 15, 2020). "LaFrance concedes; James Kaufman will represent House District 28".
- ^ ago, Anchorage Daily News Updated: 23 hours ago Published: 1 day. "LaFrance declares victory in Anchorage mayor's race". Anchorage Daily News.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Klecka, Joey (May 23, 2024). "Bronson concedes Anchorage mayor's race to LaFrance". www.alaskasnewssource.com.
- ^ Anchorage, Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media- (July 2, 2024). "Suzanne LaFrance sworn in as first woman elected Anchorage mayor".
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