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Nov 3
Alaska General Election

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Registration Summary

Alaska offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Alaska by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your Regional Elections Office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

Voting Summary

Alaska allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Alaska offers early voting.

19 days to Election Day!


Register to Vote

Check that you're registered to vote on Alaska's website.

How can I check the status of my mail ballot?

You can check the status of your ballot on Alaska’s website.

How do election officials keep voting secure?

Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.

Visit the Alaska Division of Elections website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your Absentee and Petition Office to learn about opportunities in your area.

How do I vote in person?

Where can I vote on Election Day?

You can look up where to vote on Alaska's site.

Can I vote early?

  • Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
  • Learn more about voting early in Alaska.
  • Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Alaska’s site to find where to vote early.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to show ID to vote in Alaska.

Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • voter ID card
  • driver's license
  • state ID card
  • birth certificate
  • passport
  • hunting or fishing license
  • other current and valid photo ID

You may also present an original or a copy of one of the following forms of ID if it includes your name and current address:
  • current utility bill
  • bank statement
  • paycheck
  • government check
  • other government issued document

Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a questioned ballot.

Can I register to vote online?

  • Alaska offers online voter registration.
  • To register online in Alaska, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. You are also required to provide your Alaska driver’s license number OR state ID card number. The information you submit must match your Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record exactly. If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, or if your information cannot be validated, you can still register by mail.

Can I vote early?

Yes, Alaska offers early voting.
  • You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.

When can I vote early?

Where can I vote early?

  • Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Alaska's site to find where to vote early.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to show ID to vote in Alaska.

Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • voter ID card
  • driver's license
  • state ID card
  • birth certificate
  • passport
  • hunting or fishing license
  • other current and valid photo ID

You may also present an original or a copy of one of the following forms of ID if it includes your name and current address:
  • current utility bill
  • bank statement
  • paycheck
  • government check
  • other government issued document

Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a questioned ballot.

Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?

Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Alaska voter registration form.


Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.

To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:


Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Alaska, you must provide ONE of the following forms of identification:
  • Alaska driver's license number
  • Alaska ID card number
  • last four digits of your Social Security number

If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form. Alaska will assign you a unique identification number.

Box 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.


If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
  • You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by mail ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
  • Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your Regional Elections Office.

If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the 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.

How do I vote by mail?

In Alaska, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Fill out the mail ballot application and submit the request to the Absentee and Petition Office. You can also request a mail ballot online using Alaska’s Online Absentee Ballot System.

What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?

If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your Absentee and Petition Office.

How do I return my ballot?

  • Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
  • You can return your ballot by mail or in person. Contact your Absentee and Petition Office for more information about where to return your ballot in person.
  • If you choose to return your ballot through the mail, be sure to mail your ballot at least one week before the 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.

What do I need to do if I’ve moved?

What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

What are key deadlines for this election?

Registration deadlines

Absentee ballot deadlines

Voting deadlines

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

You will need to show ID to vote in Alaska.

Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • voter ID card
  • driver's license
  • state ID card
  • birth certificate
  • passport
  • hunting or fishing license
  • other current and valid photo ID

You may also present an original or a copy of one of the following forms of ID if it includes your name and current address:
  • current utility bill
  • bank statement
  • paycheck
  • government check
  • other government issued document

Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a questioned ballot.

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 get help registering to vote?

TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.

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 restored
  • not be registered to vote in another state unless you are willing to cancel your registration in that state

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:
  1. 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.
  2. Send the application to your Absentee and Petition Office.
  3. It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
  4. Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
  5. 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:
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

How can I check my voter registration status?

You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Alaska's voter registration lookup tool.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state's site to find your Regional Elections Office.

How do I contact my state election office?

Which election office should I contact?

  • In Alaska, the Regional Elections Office runs voter registration and election in your area. The Regional Elections Office can help you with questions about registering to vote and voting.
  • The Division of Elections oversees elections and election administration in Alaska. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately. In Alaska, the Absentee and Petition Office also runs absentee voting and can help you with questions about voting by mail.

Which election office should I contact?

  • In Alaska, the Regional Elections Office runs voter registration and election in your area. The Regional Elections Office can help you with questions about registering to vote and voting.
  • The Division of Elections oversees elections and election administration in Alaska. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately. In Alaska, the Absentee and Petition Office also runs absentee voting and can help you with questions about voting by mail.