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Alaska elections in 2026

This page lists Alaska statewide election dates, voter registration deadlines, absentee and early voting timelines, poll hours, and official election resources.

At a glance​

Register to vote in Alaska​

Start with the official Alaska voter registration page. The section below highlights registration methods and the deadlines tied to the next statewide election on this page.

Alaska voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted.

Upcoming registration deadlines​

  • July 19, 2026 — 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 Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is July 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - July 20
  • July 19, 2026 — 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 vote, send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport or birth certificate with your paper form. **Note: ** The original date is July 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - July 20
  • July 19, 2026 — 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 (DMV) record. Online registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is July 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - July 20
  • August 8, 2026 — 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 be received by the Division of Elections no later than 10 days before Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is August 8, which is a Saturday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - August 10

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 (DMV) record. Online registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day

Eligibility or requirements

  • Must meet state voter registration eligibility requirements.

Deadlines

By Mail​

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 vote, send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport or birth certificate with your paper form.

Deadlines

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 Election Day

Deadlines

Special registration options​

Military Overseas: Available

Military and overseas voters may have additional registration options.

Additional registration notes​

Other Registration Option

The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.

Absentee and early voting in Alaska​

These absentee and early voting deadlines are tied to the next statewide election listed on this page. Local procedures can vary, so confirm final details with your local election office.

  • June 1, 2026 — Deadline for Director to designate Early Voting sites.: Director must designate EV sites for the upcoming elections by June 1 of an election year.
  • July 4, 2026 — Deadline to mail ballots for any ballot requests received from UOCAVA and advance remote ballots voters by this date.: UOCAVA voter whose application was received by the division on this day must be sent a ballot.
  • July 4, 2026 — Deadline to mail ballots for any ballot requests received from UOCAVA and advance remote ballots voters by this date.: UOCAVA voter whose application was received by the division on this day must be sent a ballot (Federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act)
  • July 19, 2026 — 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 vote, send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport or birth certificate with your paper form. **Note: ** The original date is July 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - July 20
  • August 3, 2026 — Absentee In Person, Early Vote, electronic transmission and Special Needs voting begins.: Beginning 15 days prior to an election, and continuing through Election Day.
  • August 8, 2026 — 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 be received by the Division of Elections no later than 10 days before Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is August 8, which is a Saturday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - August 10
  • August 16, 2026 — Absentee and Early Voting Ends: Sunday prior to the election. Regional Offices open 12 p. m. – 4 p. m. for Absentee and Early Voting.
  • August 17, 2026 — Deadline to receive absentee electronic transmission ballot applications.: Applications must be received by 5 p. m. Alaska Time.
  • August 18, 2026 — 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.
  • August 18, 2026 — Early voting ends: Early voting ends on the Election Day.

Voter ID requirements in Alaska​

Review the current voter ID rules before you vote: Alaska voter ID requirements.

Alaska election dates for 2026​

Primary Election — August 18, 2026​

State Primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in August of even numbered years. AK ST § 15. 25. 020

Important dates​

  • June 1, 2026 — Candidate filing deadline for all candidates: Candidate filing deadline for all candidates - AS 15. 25. 040
  • June 1, 2026 — Deadline for Director to designate Early Voting sites.: Director must designate EV sites for the upcoming elections by June 1 of an election year.
  • June 27, 2026 — Withdrawal deadline for candidates.: Withdrawal deadline for candidates - 52 days prior to the election
  • June 29, 2026 — Post sample ballots to web page.: Post sample ballots to web page.
  • July 4, 2026 — Deadline to mail ballots for any ballot requests received from UOCAVA and advance remote ballots voters by this date.: UOCAVA voter whose application was received by the division on this day must be sent a ballot.
  • July 4, 2026 — Deadline to mail ballots for any ballot requests received from UOCAVA and advance remote ballots voters by this date.: UOCAVA voter whose application was received by the division on this day must be sent a ballot (Federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act)
  • July 6, 2026 — Deadline to provide voter lists to political parties.: Director provides each political party with an electronic statewide voter list 120 days prior to the election.
  • July 19, 2026 — 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 Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is July 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - July 20
  • July 19, 2026 — 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 vote, send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport or birth certificate with your paper form. **Note: ** The original date is July 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - July 20
  • July 19, 2026 — 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 (DMV) record. Online registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is July 19, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - July 20
  • August 3, 2026 — Absentee In Person, Early Vote, electronic transmission and Special Needs voting begins.: Beginning 15 days prior to an election, and continuing through Election Day.
  • August 8, 2026 — 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 be received by the Division of Elections no later than 10 days before Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is August 8, which is a Saturday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - August 10
  • August 16, 2026 — Absentee and Early Voting Ends: Sunday prior to the election. Regional Offices open 12 p. m. – 4 p. m. for Absentee and Early Voting.
  • August 17, 2026 — Deadline to receive absentee electronic transmission ballot applications.: Applications must be received by 5 p. m. Alaska Time.
  • August 18, 2026 — 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.
  • August 18, 2026 — Early voting ends: Early voting ends on the Election Day.

General Election — October 6, 2026​

Date is set as the first Tuesday in October each year. Results posted on the web after 8pm

Important dates​

  • January 1, 2026 — Absentee applications may be filed beginning today.: First day voters may submit absentee by-mail ballot applications for all elections in the calendar year.
  • August 19, 2026 — Withdrawal deadline for REAA candidates.: Withdrawal deadline for REAA candidates. 48th day prior to the election
  • September 6, 2026 — Deadline for voters to register to vote or update their registration.: Deadline for voters to register to vote or update their registration. Note: This is also the registration deadline for Municipal Elections held on October 6, 2026.
  • September 14, 2026 — Deadline to mail ballots to voters in by-mail sections and all by-mail ballots.: Deadline to mail ballots to voters in by-mail sections and all by-mail ballots. 22 days before the election.
  • September 21, 2026 — Absentee in-person and special needs voting begins for REAA.: Absentee in-person and special needs voting begins for REAA. 15th day prior to the election.
  • September 26, 2026 — Deadline to receive absentee by-mail applications for REAA.: Deadline to receive absentee by-mail applications for REAA. 10th day prior to the election) is Saturday.
  • October 1, 2026 — Deadline for write-in candidate to submit a letter of intent: Deadline for write-in candidate to submit a letter of intent. 5th day prior to the election.

General Election — 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.

Important dates​

  • October 4, 2026 — 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 Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is October 4, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 5
  • October 4, 2026 — 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 vote, send a copy of either your current driver’s license, state ID, passport or birth certificate with your paper form. **Note: ** The original date is October 4, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 5
  • October 4, 2026 — 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 (DMV) record. Online registration deadline is 30 days before Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is October 4, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 5
  • October 16, 2026 — Deadline to receive by-mail ballots mailed from all addresses.: Deadline to receive by-mail ballots mailed from all addresses. Ballots must be postmarked by 10/6/26 to be eligible.
  • October 19, 2026 — 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.
  • October 19, 2026 — Absentee In Person, EV, electronic transmission and Special Needs voting begins.: Beginning 15 days prior to an election, and continuing through Election Day.
  • October 24, 2026 — 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 be received by the Division of Elections no later than 10 days before Election Day. **Note: ** The original date is October 24, which is a Saturday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 26
  • October 29, 2026 — Deadline for write-in candidates to submit a letter of intent.: Deadline for write-in candidates to submit a letter of intent.
  • October 31, 2026 — Early voting period: Regional Offices open 10 a. m. – 4 p. m. for Absentee and Early Voting.
  • November 2, 2026 — Deadline to receive absentee by electronic transmission ballot applications.: Applications must be received by 5 p. m. Alaska Time.
  • November 3, 2026 — 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.
  • November 3, 2026 — Early voting ends: Early voting ends on the Election Day.

Official Alaska election resources​

Use these official and state-specific resources to confirm dates, registration rules, absentee voting requirements, voter ID rules, and local procedures.

What may vary locally​

Election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, and voting hours apply to statewide elections in most cases. However, Check with your Town Clerk for the hours of voting, and voter registration deadlines as they vary by town. Please be advised that these dates are updated regularly but are subject to scheduling changes at the local level.