State of Alaska Elections & Voting

Election day is November 5

October 5 Regional offices open for voter registration
October 6 Voter registration deadline
October 21 Absentee In Person, Early Voting, electronic transmission and Special Needs voting begins
October 26 Deadline to receive absentee by-mail applications
November 4 Deadline to receive absentee by electronic transmission ballot applications
November 5 Deadline for ballots by mail to be postmarked
November 5 Deadline for ballots returned by electronic transmission ballots to be received
November 5 Election Day

*For the general election, you will vote by ranked choice voting. Go to the Ranked Choice Voting FAQ to learn more about the general election voting process.

To register to vote in Alaska, you must:

Be a United States citizen
Be a resident of Alaska and the election district for 30 days before an election
18 years of age
Not be a convicted felon involving moral turpitude, unless your voting rights have been restored

How to register to vote:

Online Voter Registration System: requires a valid Alaska driver’s license or state ID card
Register to vote or update your registration using a paper form. Print a paper form to complete and sign. Send your completed form by mail, fax, or email attachment to a Regional Elections Office. When registering to vote send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport, or birth certificate with your paper form.
Register to vote or update your registration in person at a Division of Elections Office. Or visit a voter registration agency in your area.

Voter ID Requirements

Alaska voters are required to present an unexpired form of identification, which includes state-issued IDs (Voter ID card, driver’s license, state ID), other photo IDs (military ID, passport, hunting or fishing license, etc.). If you do not have the one of the identifications listed above, you may present a current utility bill or paycheck, government check or bank statement or other government issued document that has your name and current address.

Visit VoteRiders for more information on voter ID requirements in Alaska.

Early In-Person Absentee Voting

Alaska is a no-excuse absentee voting state. Anyone may vote using the early and in-person absentee voting options. Most voting in-person locations open beginning 15 days prior to each Election Day and remain open through Election Day. Times, dates, and district ballot available may vary depending on the location and/or community. For locations, dates, and hours, visit our Early and Absentee In-Person Voting webpage.

Voting by Mail

Anyone may request a ballot by mail. You do not need a reason! Your application for a by-mail ballot must be received 10 days before Election Day.

Apply online using our Online Absentee Ballot Application. You must have a valid Alaska Driver’s License or State ID to use this option.
Apply by completing the PDF Fillable form. Once completed, print and sign the application. Send your application to the Absentee Office by mail, fax or by email as an attached PDF, TIFF or JPEG file.

Your vote by mail ballot will be mailed to you approximately 25 days before Election Day. Complete, sign, and mail your ballot. It must be postmarked on or before Election Day.

Voting by Electronic Transmission

By-Fax Ballot Delivery – Request a ballot by fax delivery beginning 15 days before each election and ending the day before the election.

You will be faxed a ballot, a Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and instructions within 24 to 48 hours after receipt of your application.
Vote your ballot by filling in the ovals next to your choices.
Sign your Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and provide at least ONE identifier. It is recommended to date your signature.
You may choose to return your ballot by mail. It must be postmark on or before Election Day.
You may choose to return your ballot by fax. When returning the ballot by fax, you will be provided with instructions and a return fax number to return your voted ballot and Voter Certificate and Identification sheet. BOTH Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and ballot must be received on or before 8:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on Election Day. When returning a ballot by fax, you are voluntarily waiving your right to a secret ballot and are assuming the risk that a faulty transmission may occur.

Online Ballot Delivery – Request a ballot by online delivery beginning 15 days before each election and ending the day before the election.

Request online ballot delivery.
You will need to have an email address and access to a computer and a printer.
Your email notification of ballot availability and voting instructions will be emailed to you within 24 to 48 hours after receipt of your application. Open the link to the website that will be provided in your email and follow the instructions provided in the email. In addition, the system instructions will guide you through the online system.
Log into the online delivery system using your information.
Vote your ballot by selecting your choices on your computer screen.
At the end of voting, you will be prompted by your computer to download your voted ballot. After opening, you will print your ballot.
Next, you will choose the method that you wish to return your ballot. Upon selecting, you will be prompted to download a PDF file of your Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and other voting materials to be used to return your voted ballot that you will print.
Sign your Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and provide at least ONE identifier. It is recommended to date your signature.

Ballots requested by electronic transmission can be returned by mail or by fax.

You may choose to return your ballot by mail. It must be postmarked on or before Election Day.
You may choose to return your ballot by fax. When returning the ballot by fax, you will be provided with instructions and a return fax number to return your voted ballot and Voter Certificate and Identification sheet. BOTH Voter Certificate and Identification sheet and ballot must be received on or before 8:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on Election Day. When returning a ballot by fax, you are voluntarily waiving your right to a secret ballot and are assuming the risk that a faulty transmission may occur.

Resources

Tribes in Alaska

Federally recognized tribes

Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove
Akiachak Native Community
Akiak Native Community
Alatna Village
Algaaciq Native Village (St. Mary’s)
Allakaket Village
Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor
Angoon Community Association
Anvik Village
Birch Creek Tribe
Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes
Chalkyitsik Village
Cheesh-Na Tribe
Chevak Native Village
Chickaloon Native Village
Chignik Bay Tribal Council
Chignik Lake Village
Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan)
Chilkoot Indian Association (Haines)
Chinik Eskimo Community (Golovin)
Chuloonawick Native Village
Egegik Village
Eklutna Native Village
Emmonak Village
Evansville Village (aka Bettles Field)
Galena Village (aka Louden Village)
Gulkana Village Council
Healy Lake Village
Holikachuk)
Holy Cross Tribe
Hoonah Indian Association
Hughes Village
Huslia Village
Hydaburg Cooperative Association
Ivanof Bay Tribe
Kaguyak Village
Kaktovik Village (aka Barter Island)
Kasigluk Traditional Elders Council
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Ketchikan Indian Community
King Salmon Tribe
Klawock Cooperative Association
Knik Tribe
Kokhanok Village
Koyukuk Native Village
Levelock Village
Lime Village
Manley Hot Springs Village
Manokotak Village
McGrath Native Village
Mentasta Traditional Council
Metlakatla Indian Community, Annette Island Reserve
Mission, Kuskokwim)”
Naknek Native Village
Native Village of Afognak
Native Village of Ambler
Native Village of Atka
Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government
Native Village of Belkofski
Native Village of Brevig Mission
Native Village of Buckland
Native Village of Cantwell
Native Village of Chenega (aka Chanega)
Native Village of Chignik Lagoon
Native Village of Chitina
Native Village of Chuathbaluk
Native Village of Council
Native Village of Ekuk
Native Village of Ekwok
Native Village of Elim
Native Village of Eyak (Cordova)
Native Village of False Pass
Native Village of Fort Yukon
Native Village of Gakona
Native Village of Gambell
Native Village of Georgetown
Native Village of Goodnews Bay
Native Village of Hamilton
Native Village of Hooper Bay
Native Village of Kanatak
Native Village of Karluk
Native Village of Kipnuk
Native Village of Kivalina
Native Village of Kluti Kaah (aka Copper Center)
Native Village of Kobuk
Native Village of Kongiganak
Native Village of Kotzebue
Native Village of Koyuk
Native Village of Kwigillingok
Native Village of Kwinhagak (aka Quinhagak)
Native Village of Larsen Bay
Native Village of Marshall (aka Fortuna Ledge)
Native Village of Mary’s Igloo
Native Village of Mekoryuk
Native Village of Minto
Native Village of Nanwalek (aka English Bay)
Native Village of Napakiak
Native Village of Napaskiak
Native Village of Nelson Lagoon
Native Village of Nightmute
Native Village of Nikolski
Native Village of Noatak
Native Village of Nuiqsut (aka Nooiksut)
Native Village of Nunam Iqua
Native Village of Nunapitchuk
Native Village of Ouzinkie
Native Village of Paimiut
Native Village of Perryville
Native Village of Pilot Point
Native Village of Point Hope
Native Village of Port Graham
Native Village of Port Heiden
Native Village of Ruby
Native Village of Saint Michael
Native Village of Savoonga
Native Village of Scammon Bay
Native Village of Selawik
Native Village of Shaktoolik
Native Village of Shishmaref
Native Village of Shungnak
Native Village of Stevens
Native Village of Tanacross
Native Village of Tanana
Native Village of Tatitlek
Native Village of Tazlina
Native Village of Tuntutuliak
Native Village of Tyonek
Native Village of Unalakleet
Native Village of Unga
Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government (Arctic Village and Village of Venetie)
Native Village of Wales
Native Village of White Mountain
Nenana Native Association
New Koliganek Village Council
New Stuyahok Village
Newhalen Village
Newtok Village
Nikolai Village
Northway Village
Nulato Village
Nunakauyarmiut Tribe
Organized Village of Grayling (aka
Organized Village of Kake
Organized Village of Kasaan
Organized Village of Kwethluk
Organized Village of Saxman
Orutsararmiut Traditional Native Council
Oscarville Traditional Village
Pauloff Harbor Village
Pedro Bay Village
Pitka’s Point Traditional Council
Portage Creek Village (aka Ohgsenakale)
Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities
Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point
Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
Rampart Village
Saint George Island (See Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands)
Saint Paul Island (See Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands)
Salamatof Tribe
Seldovia Village Tribe
Shageluk Native Village
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Skagway Village
South Naknek Village
Stebbins Community Association
Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak
Takotna Village
Tangirnaq Native Village
Telida Village
Traditional Village of Togiak
Village of Alakanuk
Village of Anaktuvuk Pass
Village of Aniak
Village of Atmautluak
Village of Bill Moore’s Slough
Village of Chefornak
Village of Clarks Point
Village of Crooked Creek
Village of Dot Lake
Village of Iliamna
Village of Kalskag
Village of Kaltag
Village of Kotlik
Village of Sleetmute
Village of Solomon
Village of Stony River
Village of Venetie (See Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government)
Village of Wainwright
Wrangell Cooperative Association
Yakutat Tlingit Tribe
Yupiit of Andreafski

State recognized tribes

None

Native Vote Coordinators

Alaska Native Vote website

Major Party Contact Information

Democrat
Chair, Mike Wenstrup
www.alaskademocrats.org

Republican
Chair, Ann Brown
www.alaskagop.org