Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Alaska poll hours for the next listed election are 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m..
State Election Guide
Alaska election dates and voter deadlines
Alaska 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Alaska election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
What's on the Alaska ballot in 2026?
Alaska's current statewide calendar includes Alaska General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Alaska?
In the 2020 General election, voters passed a ballot initiative replacing the political party primary with a nonpartisan top four primary election system. There will be only one ballot per house district with all candidates regardless of political party or...
Election Calendar
Alaska current and upcoming election dates
Alaska General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even numbered years. Results posted on the web after 9 p.m.
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Alaska General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
Register to vote or update your registration using a paper form. Print a paper form to complete and sign. Send your completed form by mail, fax or email attachment to a Regional Elections Office. When registering to...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
Register to vote or update your registration in person or update your registration at a Division of Elections Office. Or visit a voter registration agency in your area. In person registration deadline is 30 days before...
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
To use the Online Voter Registration System, you must have a valid Alaska driver's license or state ID card and the information you enter when registering must match the information on your Division of Motor Vehicles...
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Absentee Ballot Request By Mail Ends
Deadline to receive by-mail ballots mailed from all addresses.Ballots must be postmarked by 10/6/26 to be eligible.
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Absentee Ballot Return Begins
Beginning 15 days prior to an election, and continuing through Election Day, voters may vote absentee in-person at any Regional Elections Office or absentee voting location.
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Early voting begins
Beginning 15 days prior to an election, and continuing through Election Day.
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Absentee Ballot Request Ends
Voters may begin applying for a by-mail ballot beginning in January of each election year. If you are a qualified registered voter and do not have any changes to your registration record, your completed application MUST...
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Ballot Access - Write-In candidates ballot access deadline
Deadline for write-in candidates to submit a letter of intent.
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Early Voting
Regional Offices open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Absentee and Early Voting.
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Absentee Ballot Return Ends
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Alaska Time.
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Absentee Ballot Return Ends
Voters may vote absentee in-person at any Regional Elections Office or absentee voting location. Return ballot by mail by 8 PM on Election Day. Returned ballot by Online or Fax must be received by 8 PM on Election Day.
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Early voting ends
Early voting ends on the Election Day.
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Alaska
Time off for voting
Confirm Alaska time-off-for-voting rules with state election officials or your employer before Election Day.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Vote at your assigned polling place and review Alaska voter ID or check-in requirements before you go.
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Register before the listed Alaska deadline unless state or local election officials confirm an Election Day registration option for your address.