A Clear Comparison!
Leadership Alignment
Donald Handeland
Supported and aligned with Conservative members of the Assembly and candidates looking to change assembly leadership
Opponent
Hired an Anchorage firm that has worked on campaigns for 8 of 9 liberal Assembly members. These include Chris Constant, Felix Rivera, and Suzanne LaFrance.
Local Support
Donald Handeland
Endorsed by the District's current Assembly members and 7 former members. More.
Opponent
Uses Anchorage firm described as “progressive,” featured in Politico "How to Turn a Red State Purple"
Assembly Meetings
Donald Handeland
"Every Assembly meeting, I look out into the audience, and Donald is there. He stays through the whole agenda and talks through issues during breaks. He'll be ready on day one." - Assemblyman Scott Myers
Opponent
"I see Donald at every Assembly meeting and countless community meetings. I haven't seen his opponent at any meeting." - Assemblyman Jared Goecker
Community Involvement
Donald Handeland
South Fork Community Council Vice President. Local Road Board Member. HOA board President. Has attended every active community council multiple times during campain.
Opponent
He could not name his community council.
Campaign Compliance
Donald Handeland
Follows the law and has no violations.
Opponent
Multiple APOC compliance violations. Amitted accepting an illegal donation.
Mayor Accountability
Donald Handeland
Publicly critical of the Mayor’s property tax assessments and Job in general.
Opponent
Gave the Mayor a “B” grade.
Campaign Team
Donald Handeland
Donald’s Entire team lives in the District.
Opponent
APOC forms list all team members outside the district.