By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | November 2025
With unofficial results in from the Matanuska‑Susitna Borough election, several races have clear leaders, but final certified totals may still shift the map
Here’s an updated breakdown after reviewing the Nov. 4 unofficial results:
🔍 Key Takeaways
- Voter turnout across the borough currently shows 11.83% of the 97,183 registered voters.
- In Assembly District No. 1, incumbent Michael Bowles leads with 1,721 votes versus Michelle Heun’s 949.
- In Assembly District No. 2, Stephanie Nowers holds a top mark with 1,384 votes to Dana Raffaniello’s 541.
- For the School Board District No. 2 seat, Kendal Kruse has 1,251 votes; opponent Gage Saxton trails at 751.
- In School Board District No. 5, Brooks Pitcher leads with 904 votes; write-in votes numbered 77.
- A major measure, Proposition 1 (Senior & Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption), is seeing large vote counts though the write-in category remains negligible—indicating strong voter interest in the issue.
📌 What still matters
- These numbers are unofficial, meaning absentee, questioned and special-needs ballots could change outcomes, and margins remain unconfirmed.
- Some races show significant leads, but others, especially propositions and annexations, may see shifts once remaining ballots are certified.
- The certification process (including counting of absentees, special ballots, queried ballots) is still pending, so final winners and vote totals are not yet locked in.
📝 Final thoughts
At present, incumbents appear to maintain solid ground, with clear leads in several key races. The early data suggest a relatively stable election cycle in the Mat-Su Borough, but the low overall turnout (~12%) and remaining ballots mean surprises are still possible.
We will continue monitoring for the final certified results and keep you updated.
