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Alaska General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Alaska

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Sunday, October 4, 20263 months
By Mail
Sunday, October 4, 20263 months
In Person
Sunday, October 4, 20263 months

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Monday, October 19, 20263 months
Early Voting Ends
Monday, November 2, 20264 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, November 3, 20264 months

Ballot Measures

3 measures for voters to decide

Alaska Citizenship Voting Requirement Initiative (2026)

Citizenship Voting Requirement Initiative

Citizenship voting requirements

Amend state to law to provide that "Only a person who is a citizen of the United States" may vote in any election

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending state to law to provide that "Only a person who is a citizen of the United States" may vote in any election.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending state to law to provide that "Only a person who is a citizen of the United States" may vote in any election.</p>

3 endorsements for YES · 1 endorsement for NO

Alaska Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections Initiative (2026)

Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections Initiative

Campaign finance

Establish new campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local office

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports establishing new campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local offices, including:</p><ul><li>Individuals allowed to contribute up to $2,000 per election cycle to candidates, up to $4,000 for a joint governor and lieutenant governor ticket, or up to $5,000 for a political party, and</li><li>Political parties allowed to contribute up to $4,000 for candidates and $5,000 to other parties or political groups.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes establishing new campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local offices.</p>

2 endorsements for YES

Alaska Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (2026)

Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative

Campaign financePrimary election systemsRanked-choice voting

Repeal the top-four ranked-choice voting (RCV) system that was adopted in 2020

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports:</p><ul><li>eliminating the top-four primaries and ranked-choice voting general elections in Alaska, </li><li>establishing a party primary system, and</li><li>eliminating campaign finance provisions that require persons and entities that contribute more than $2,000 that were themselves derived from donations, contributions, dues, or gifts to disclose the true sources (as defined in law) of the political contributions.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes eliminating the campaign finance provisions, top-four primaries, and ranked-choice voting general elections in Alaska, thus keeping top-four primaries, ranked-choice voting general elections, and campaign finance provisions <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Alaska_Ballot_Measure_2,_Top-Four_Ranked-Choice_Voting_and_Campaign_Finance_Laws_Initiative_(2020)">approved by voters in 2020</a>. </p>

3 endorsements for YES

Voter FAQ

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your Regional Elections Office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Alaska Division of Elections website or contacting your Regional Elections Office.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Alaska Division of Elections website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Division of Elections240 Main Street, 4th Floor Juneau, AK 99801Telephone: (907) 465-4611
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your Regional Elections Office.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Alaska you must: be a United States citizen be at least 18 years old or will be within 90 days of completing your registration be an Alaska resident have not been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, unless your voting rights have been restorenot be registered to vote in another state unless you are willing to cancel your registration in that state
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Alaska's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 4. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 4.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your Absentee and Petition Office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your Absentee and Petition Office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your Absentee and Petition Office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your Absentee and Petition Office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your Absentee and Petition Office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your Absentee and Petition Office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Alaska. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: When registering by mail in Alaska, you are required to provide ONE of the following ID numbers: Alaska driver’s license; Alaska state ID; last four digits of your Social Security number.If you have not been issued any of these numbers, indicate that you do not have an ID number.If you submit a voter registration application by mail and you are not already registered to vote in Alaska, you must provide proof of identity. You may include a copy of your proof of identity with your application, or you must verify your identity the first time you vote. Acceptable forms include: driver’s license; state ID card; US passport; current and valid photo identification; birth certificate; Hunting and Fishing licenseBox 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Alaska primary elections.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your Regional Elections Office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing your registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: current and valid photo identification or current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here. If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.
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