In a crowded race, many candidates for Anchorage mayor say they’re aiming to make it to an expected runoff Share on Facebook Print article This year, no fewer than 14 candidates are running for Anchorage mayor, each trying to convince voters that they are the best candidate to lead the city out of the pandemic and into economic recovery. Many say that there’s little chance that one will win outright in the April 6 election, and that they expect a runoff election in May. “I’m 100% certain there’s going to be a runoff,” said candidate Bill Evans, a former Anchorage Assembly member. “I don’t think it’s possible for any of the candidates to get 45% with this many candidates on the field.”