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September 1, 2020

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Alaska Voter Information

Alaska voter registration

First thing’s first, let’s check if you’re registered to vote. Once you’ve filled out this form, scroll down for instructions on how to register or vote if you’re already registered.

Alaska voter registration

Voter registration deadlines

  • In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, postmarked 31 days before Election Day.
  • Online: 30 days before Election Day.

Election day registration

N/A

Voter registration rules

To register in Alaska you must:

  • be a citizen of the United States;
  • be at least 18 years old within 90 days of completing your registration;
  • be a resident of Alaska;
  • not be a convicted felon (unless unconditionally discharged); and
  • not be registered to vote in another state.

How to register to vote in Alaska

  1. Use our Register to Vote Tool to fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
  2. Sign and date your form. This is very important!
  3. Mail or hand-deliver your completed form to the address we provide.
  4. Make sure you register before the voter registration deadline.

Registering with felony status

If you have been convicted of a felony and have questions about whether you can register to vote, visit Restore Your Vote to determine your eligibility.

Alaska absentee ballots

Absentee ballot application deadlines

  • In Person: Received 10 days before Election Day.
  • By Mail: Received 10 days before Election Day.
  • Online: Received 10 days before Election Day.

Voted absentee ballots are due

Postmarked by Election Day and received 10 days after Election Day.

Absentee ballot rules

Any registered Alaska voter may apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

How to get an absentee ballot in Alaska

  1. Use our Absentee Ballot Tool to prepare your application.
  2. Sign and date the form. This is very important!
  3. Return your completed application to your Local Election Office as soon as possible. We’ll provide the mailing address for you.
  4. All Local Election Offices will accept mailed or hand-delivered forms. Your Local Election Office will also let you fax or email the application.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.
  6. Please contact your Local Election Office if you have any further questions about the exact process.

Once you get your absentee ballot in Alaska

  1. Once you receive the ballot, carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Sign and date the affidavit where indicated.
  3. A witness must sign your absentee ballot envelope to verify your signature.
  4. Return your voted ballot back to the address indicated on the return envelope.
  5. Double-check the deadlines and be sure to cast your voted ballot on time to be sure it is counted.

alaska early voting

Early voting starts in Alaska

15 days before the election.

Early voting ends in Alaska

The day before the election.

Alaska voter ID

In-person voter ID requirements

If you are voting in person in Alaska, you must present one of the following forms of ID when you vote:

  • Driver’s license or state ID
  • Voter ID Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Military ID
  • Passport
  • Hunting or fishing license
  • Any other valid photo ID
  • A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other document issued by the government with the name and current address of the voter. An election official may waive the ID requirement if an Election Day official can vouch for your identity, unless you are voting in Alaska for the first time, registered to vote by mail, and didn’t provide ID when you registered.

Absentee voter ID requirements

If you’re not voting for the first time in Alaska, you don’t need to provide ID to vote by mail.

If you’re voting for the first time in Alaska, registered by mail, and didn’t provide a copy of your ID when you registered, then attach a copy of one of the following with your completed absentee ballot:

  • Driver’s license, state ID card, birth certificate, passport, hunting or fishing license, or another current photo ID
  • Utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and address
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