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VOTING IN ALASKA

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: You must be at least 18 years old
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be at least 18 or within 90 days of your 18th birthday to register.

To register to vote in the State of Alaska, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Reside in Alaska
  • be at least 18 years old or within 90 days of your 18th birthday
  • not be a convicted felon, unless your voting rights have been restored; and
  • not be registered to vote in another state unless you are willing to cancel your registration in the other state.

Ways To Register To Vote​

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.

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

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

Other ways to register to vote​

Ways To Vote​

Voters have the following 3 Options to vote:

Vote Absentee Ballot by Mail, Online, or By Fax​

Anyone may request a ballot. You do not need a reason. Apply beginning January 1st of each year.

Early and In-Person Absentee Voting​

Alaska is a no excuse absentee voting state. Anyone may vote using the early and in-person absentee voting options.

Voting In Person​

Most voting in-person locations open beginning 15 days prior to each Election Day and remain open through Election Day.

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Alaska Voters - Acceptable forms of identification,​

  • Voter ID card
  • Driver's license
  • state ID
  • Passport
  • Hunting or fishing license
  • military ID
  • other current or valid photo ID

Alaska has a Non-strict voter identification law​

  • Alaska requires voters to present some form of identification before casting their vote. Photo Not Required - An election official can waive the identification requirement if s/he knows the voter.

If you do not have the one of the identifications listed above, you may present​

  • If you do not have the one of the identifications listed above, you may present a current utility bill or paycheck, government check or bank statement or other government issued document.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check Your Absentee Application and Ballot Status