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Voting in Alaska

Alaska Voting Guide

Welcome to FindLaw's Alaska Voter Guide. Here, we will answer questions about your eligibility to vote, voter registration, absentee ballots, how to find your polling place, what to bring to the polls, accommodations, and what to do if you see illegal activity at the polls.

Am I eligible to vote in Alaska?

To vote in Alaska elections, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have lived in Alaska and your election district for at least 30 days before an election
  • Have registered to vote on or before the registration deadline, and not be registered to vote anywhere else
POLLING PLACE FINDER

Where Do I Vote?

All polling places in Alaska are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE

How to Register in Alaska

There are several ways to register to vote in Alaska. This includes registering:

In Person

Visit the nearest Divisions of Elections office to register to vote.

At the DMV

You can register at the DMV or at any voter registration agency.

Online

You can register online at the Alaska Division of Elections office. 

By Mail

Send the voter registration form to the regional elections office.

When is Alaska's voter registration deadline?

Paper applications must be received or postmarked on or before at least 30 days prior to an election. Online or in-person registration must be completed within 30 days of an election.

How do I request an absentee ballot in Alaska?

Absentee ballots can be obtained by mail, email, or fax. Your application for an absentee ballot must be received 10 days before Election Day.

Along with military personnel and families, students attending college out of state, and people living or traveling outside the United States, Alaska offers absentee voting to anyone living or working in a remote part of the state.

What do I need to bring to the polls in Alaska?

At the polling place, you will be asked by a precinct worker for identification. Note photo ID is required. Suitable forms of ID include:

  • voter ID card
  • driver's license
  • state ID
  • military ID
  • passport
  • hunting or fishing license

If you don't have any of these, you may use a current utility bill, a paycheck, a check from the government, or a bank statement.

What special accommodations are available?

Alaska's polling places offer touch-screen voting and accessibility help for voters who need it. You may also designate someone to help you vote as long as it isn't a political candidate, an employer, or someone representing your employer or union.

Along with English-language ballots, Alaska offers citizens ballots in Yup'ik, Gwich'in, Iñupiaq, Koyukon, Siberian Yupik, Aleut, Tagalog, and Spanish.

What do I do if I see something illegal at the polls?

If you see or experience anything that seems illegal at the polls, or have complaints about an election official, you should report it.

Notify the Alaska Division of Elections if you:

  • Witnessed a crime such as voter fraud or intimidation
  • Believe an election official broke the law or abused their discretion
  • Experienced a violation of the Help America Vote Act

You can also contact an attorney experienced in voting laws if you feel your voting rights have been violated.

Additional Information

Alaska Division of Elections

Division of Elections
Court Plaza Building
240 Main Street, 4th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801

Phone:(907) 465-4611
Fax: (907) 465-3203
Email: elections@alaska.gov
Web: http://www.elections.alaska.gov/

Alaska Voting Resources

Your vote counts. Take the time to learn how and when to vote.

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REGISTER TO VOTE
ELECTION DATES
ABSENTEE BALLOT

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