Dave Bronson
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Alaska Public MediaBronson will keep campaigning despite Trump's call to drop outOct 14, 2026
Alaska Public Media3 takeaways from Alaska's gubernatorial Debate for the StateOct 9, 2026
Alaska Beacon via Alaska Public MediaAlaska gubernatorial candidates highlight contrasting philosophies on oil and gasAug 27, 2026
Overview
Dave Bronson was a Republican candidate for Alaska governor in 2026 and is a former mayor of Anchorage, where he served three years. His campaign says he is a former U.S. Air Force pilot. alaskapublic.org davebronson.com
He advanced from the August 2026 primary to the four-candidate ranked-choice general election and stayed in the race after President Donald Trump endorsed Bernadette Wilson and called on him to drop out. alaskapublic.org
Platform
- Proposes developing oil, gas, mining, critical minerals and timber without raising taxes.davebronson.com
- Says he would seek state control over more Alaska land to make housing more attainable.davebronson.com
- Says he supports a full statutory Permanent Fund Dividend.davebronson.com
- Says he opposes further changes to the oil tax system because shifting rules deter investment.alaskapublic.org