2026 voter guide
AK
How to vote in Alaska in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Sunday, October 4, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 30 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked at least 30 days before Election Day. In person: 30 days before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Alaska. Received 10 days before Election Day
Returning it: Postmarked by Election Day and received 10 days after Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedVote early or absentee in person at any early voting site from Monday, October 19, 2026 through Election Day.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
3 statewide measures are certified for Alaska's 2026 ballots so far.
Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections InitiativeCitizen initiative · Campaign finance · Aug 18, 2026
This initiative would set new limits on campaign contributions for state and local election campaigns in Alaska.
A yes vote means: Establishes new campaign contribution limits for state and local campaigns.
A no vote means: Keeps current law, which lacks those contribution limits.
Citizenship Voting Requirement InitiativeCitizen initiative · Elections · Nov 3, 2026
This initiative would amend state law to say that only a person who is a citizen of the United States may vote in any election in Alaska.
A yes vote means: Provides in state law that only U.S. citizens may vote in any Alaska election.
A no vote means: Keeps current voting eligibility law unchanged.
Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting InitiativeCitizen initiative · Elections · Nov 3, 2026
This initiative would repeal Alaska's top-four open primary and ranked-choice voting system, which voters adopted in 2020.
A yes vote means: Repeals the top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system adopted in 2020.
A no vote means: Keeps the current top-four primary and ranked-choice voting system.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Alaska?
Yes — Alaska has official online registration (deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in Alaska can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Alaska, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 30 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked at least 30 days before Election Day. In person: 30 days before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Alaska deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Alaska election office. Found an error? Tell us.