Politics

Photos: Anchorage mayoral runoff election

Voters head back to the polls for the Anchorage mayoral runoff election on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

Candidates Amy Demboski and Ethan Berkowitz were the top two vote-getters in the April 7 municipal election, but neither received the required 45% of the vote to win office outright and avoid a runoff.

Elections officials reported record-breaking early voting numbers Monday. Since early voting started April 22, more than 11,100 people have cast votes -- far surpassing the record set only last month, said deputy municipal clerk Amanda Moser.

The clerk's office has made a concerted effort to boost early voting numbers since 2013. Local polling places will be open as usual Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Absentee in-person voting will still be available on election day at the University of Alaska Anchorage Student Union, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Loussac Library.

READ MORE: Big early voting turnout as Anchorage voters go to polls Tuesday

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