YOUR VOTE: Alaska

Get ready to cast your ballot.

By Countable


ALASKA

With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!


I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

PRIMARY

  • August 16, 2022.

Voter Registration Deadline

  • July 17, 2022 - Deadline to register to vote online or postmarked by this day for mail delivery.

Absentee Ballots

Ballot Request Deadlines:

  • August 6, 2022 - Final day to request and return a completed absentee ballot by mail.

Ballot Return Deadlines:

  • August 16, 2022 - In person absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots must postmark on or before Election Day.
  • Military & Citizens Residing Overseas - ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by August 26.

GENERAL

  • November 8, 2022.

Voter Registration Deadline

  • October 9, 2022 - Deadline to register to vote online or postmarked by this day for mail delivery.

Absentee Ballot

Ballot Request Deadlines:

  • October 29, 2022 - Final day to request and return a completed absentee ballot.

Ballot Return Deadlines:

  • November 8, 2022 - Absentee ballots must be received in person or postmarked by Election Day.
  • Military & Citizens Residing Overseas - ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by November 23.

Registered voters in Alaska who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall should submit an absentee ballot application to the Alaska Division of Elections as early as possible.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

  • Not sure if you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

Need To Register?

  • Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

  • School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.

V. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

  • Alaska requires a will need to show valid ID to vote. Here is the list of accepted credentials.

Accepted Credentials:

  • To register to vote, you must provide proof of identity, age, and citizenship.
  • Contact your polling place for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid ID?

  • If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a questioned ballot.

VI. HAVING TROUBLE? GET IN TOUCH

Contact the Director of the Alaska Division of Elections:

  • The Director of the Alaska Division of Elections can be reached by phone at (907) 465-4611 or email at elections@alaska.gov.

Voter ID Helpline:

  • Call 844-338-8743.

Any other questions? 

See you at the ballots (or mailboxes), Alaskans!