Last updated: May 28, 2026

How to vote in Alaska

Get registered

Check your registration status Register to vote in Alaska Pre-register to vote (ages 13-17)

Get informed

Sign up for election reminders Contact your local election office

Plan your vote

Request your Alaska absentee or mail-in ballot Find out where to vote

Follow up

Track your Alaska ballot

On this page

Voting deadlines
Voter registration
Absentee and mail ballots
Voting in person
State and local election offices
External resources

Key deadlines in Alaska

Voter registration deadlines

Online: 30 days before Election Day
By mail: Postmarked by 30 days before Election Day
In person: 30 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot request deadlines

Online: 10 days before Election Day
By mail: Received by 10 days before Election Day
In person: 10 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot return deadlines

By mail: Postmarked by Election Day
In person: Received by Election Day

Voting dates

Early voting starts: 15 days before Election Day
Early voting ends: 1 day before Election Day

Alaska voter registration guide

What are the voter registration deadlines?

How do I know if I'm registered to vote?

Who can register to vote in Alaska?

Can I register to vote online in Alaska?

Can I register to vote via mail in Alaska?

Can I register to vote in person in Alaska?

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

I've moved. Do I have to update my registration?

I'm not 18 yet. When can I submit my registration in Alaska?

I have a felony conviction. Can I register to vote in Alaska?

Alaska absentee and mail ballot guide

What are the deadlines for requesting and returning mail-in ballots?

Who can vote absentee in Alaska?

Can I request my ballot online in Alaska?

Can I request my ballot via mail in Alaska?

Can I request my ballot in person in Alaska?

What if I always want to vote by mail? Do I have to request a ballot every time?

What ID is required to vote by mail in Alaska?

I had an emergency come up after the Alaska ballot request deadline. Is there any way I can still get a ballot?

I have a ballot. How do I return it?

How can I track my mail-in ballot?

Can my mail-in ballot be rejected? And if so, what can I do?

I am in the military or overseas. How do I vote?

Alaska voting guide

Can I vote early?

Where do I vote?

What type of ID do I need to show when I vote?

Can I use my student ID as identification when voting?

I cast a provisional ballot. How do I know if it was counted?

Your election officials in Alaska

How do I reach my local election office?

Who is in charge of Alaska elections?

External resources

Where can I find voting resources for Alaska?

What are the sources for information on this page?

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