{"id":351410,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/alaska-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:50:58","slug":"alaska-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/alaska-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Alaska Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    There are several legal requirements for Alaskans<\/span> to vote in federal, state, and local elections<\/span>. To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen<\/span>, at least 18 years old<\/span>, and a resident of your Alaskan<\/span> election district for at least 30 days. This voting guide<\/span> details registration deadlines, ranked-choice voting<\/span>, absentee ballots<\/span>, and polling place<\/span> rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Alaska<\/span> holds several types of elections throughout the year, from federal races to school board<\/span> seats. This article will answer questions about your voter eligibility<\/span>, registration, absentee ballots<\/span>, polling locations, required identification, accommodations, and what to do if you see illegal activity at the polls.<\/p>\n

    If you have questions about your voting rights<\/span> or believe your rights have been violated, a\u00a0civil rights attorney<\/a>\u00a0can help you understand your options.<\/p>\n

    Voting in\u00a0Alaska<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Alaskans<\/span>\u00a0have many opportunities to vote for their elected leaders. The\u00a0State of <\/span>Alaska<\/span> holds the following types of elections:<\/p>\n