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IBEW Local 1547
Endorsements
Endorsing candidates who represent our union members' rights
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Municipality of Anchorage
Our recommendation is below. This candidate supports collective bargaining and apprentice utilization.
Suzanne LaFrance
Mayor
Ballots for the run off Anchorage Municipal election for Mayor are due by May 14th! Make sure you get yours in by either dropping it off at a drop box or mailing it with 87 cents of postage (2 forever stamps). For more information, visit the municipal website.
Read more about Suzanne and her plans for Anchorage at her website https://www.votesuzanne.com/
Learn MoreMunicipality of Anchorage Election
Ballots must be postmarked by April 1, 2025
Local 1547 endorses the following candidates for the upcoming April 1 election:
District 1: Dan Volland
District 3: Kameron Perez-Verdia
District 4: Erin Baldwin-Day
District 5: Yarrow Silvers
School Board Seat A: Margo Bellamy
School Board Seat B: Kelly Lessens
We recommend a Yes vote on the bonds.
More information on the bonds and voting can be found at https://www.muni.org/departments/assembly/clerk/elections/Pages/default.aspx
Endorsements are made based upon candidate's past voting records, answers to questionnaires, candidate interviews, support of collective bargaining, apprenticeship utilization, Project Labor and Community Workforce Agreements.
More information on utility election endorsements coming soon.
2026 Governor Primary Election - August 18, 2026
Dual Endorsement: Tom Begich and Click Bishop
While multiple candidates in the crowded field have a history of supporting organized labor, both Tom Begich and Click Bishop are steadfast champions who will do right by IBEW 1547 membership. Tom Begich is a proud 35-year member of IBEW Local 1547. Click Bishop is a proud 51-year member of IUOE Local 302.
In the August 18 pick-1 primary, members are encouraged to vote for which of the two candidates best fits their values and vision for Alaska.
Both longtime union members have a plan to build our state, champion pro-labor policies, and make our state a better place for working men and women.
Learn more about Tom Begich: https://www.tombegichforalaska.com
Learn more about Click Bishop: https://www.clickbishopforgovernor.com
US Senate
Mary Peltola
Learn more about Mary Peltola: https://marypeltola.com
US Representative
Bill Hill
Learn more about Bill Hill: https://billhillforalaskans.com
State Senate
District A - No Endorsement
District C - Louise Stutes
District E - Cathy Giessel
District G - Elvi Gray-Jackson
District I - Löki Tobin
District K - Bill Wielechowski
District M - Pat Chesbro
District O - Coming soon
District Q - No endorsement
District S - Bryce Egdmon
State House
District 1 - Jeremy Bynum
District 2 - Rebecca Himschoot
District 3 - Andi Story
District 4 - Sara Hannan
District 5 - Coming soon.
District 6 - Brent Johnson
District 7 - No endorsement
District 8 - Coming soon
District 9 - Ky Holland
District 10 - Chuck Kopp
District 11 - Coming soon
District 12 - Calvin Schrage
District 13 - Coming soon
District 14 - Alyse Galvin
District 15 - Coming soon
District 16 - Carolyn Hall
District 17 - Zack Fields
District 18 - Cliff Groh
District 19 - Genevieve Mina
District 20 - Andrew Gray
District 21 - Donna Mears
District 22 - Ted Eischeid
District 23 - Ruby Jones
District 24 - Gina Wall
District 25 - Steven Merritt
District 26 - Jeanne Troshynski
District 27 - Coming soon
District 28 - Coming soon
District 29 - Coming soon
District 30 - Coming soon
District 31 - Maxine Dibert
District 32 - No endorsement
District 33 - Pepper McFarland
District 34 - Joy Beth Cottle
District 35 - Ashley Carrick
District 36 - Crystal Jones
District 37 - Dennis Robinson
District 38 - No Endorsement
District 39 - Neal Foster
District 40 - Robyn Frier
This member-to-member communication is paid for by IBEW 1547, 3333 Denali St., STE 200, Anchorage, Alaska 99503.