ALASKA: GET READY TO VOTE

  • 10/4/26Voter Registration Deadline
  • 10/19/26Start of Early Voting
  • 10/24/26Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline
  • 11/2/26End of Early Voting
  • 11/3/26Election Day

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

FIND YOUR VOTING OPTIONS

Election Day is almost here. Find out how to cast your vote below:



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ALASKA VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In Alaska, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online, or click here to register online with the Division of Elections.

Voter Registration Deadline:

  • Online Applications: Oct. 4
  • Applications by Mail: Oct. 4
  • In-Person Applications: Oct. 4

Check Your Registration Status 

Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter can vote via absentee ballot in Alaska. No excuse is required.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: All absentee by-mail ballot applications must be received by Oct. 24.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Oct. 9

How to return an absentee ballot:

  • By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
  • In-Person: Drop off your ballot at any voting location by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: Nov. 3

Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day. Ballots dropped off in-person must be delivered by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.** 

How to track your ballot: Click here

 

Early Voting

Who can vote early in Alaska? Any registered voter can vote early in Alaska. No excuse is required.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 19

Last Day of Early Voting: Nov. 3

*Dates and times may vary by location. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here

Election Day Information

Polls Open: 7:00 AM

Polls Close: 8:00 PM

Find your polling place: Click here

Important Contact Info

Alaska Division of Elections

Alaska Republican Party