Hear from the top Anchorage mayoral candidates in Thursday's livestreamed debate

Mar. 15—Now that ballots have been mailed out ahead of the April 2 municipal election, Anchorage voters will begin choosing their preferred candidate for mayor and help decide the direction of the city.

On Thursday evening, residents can hear from the top four candidates for Anchorage mayor on issues such as outmigration, homelessness and affordable housing, in a debate co-hosted by Alaska Public Media and the Anchorage Daily News.

Incumbent Dave Bronson, Suzanne LaFrance, Bill Popp and Chris Tuck will participate in the live broadcast debate moderated by Alaska Public Media News Director Lori Townsend and Anchorage Daily News Opinion Editor Tom Hewitt.

The debate begins at 7 p.m. Thursday and will be broadcast on Alaska Public Media TV, on ADN.com, on YouTube and on Facebook.

We'll update this page with a livestream once the debate kicks off.

More coverage of the Anchorage election:

Q&As with the 2024 candidates for Anchorage mayor and school board

Municipal election ballots have been mailed. Here's how to return them.

A guide to the 9 bonds and propositions on the ballot in the city election

More opportunities to hear from Anchorage election candidates at forums and debates