Key Information

How to apply for an absentee ballot

1. Apply Online (Fastest)
   • You will need an ID and info that matches your DMV record.
2. Apply with a Paper Form
   • Download and fill out the Absentee Ballot Application.
   • Sign it by hand (typed/digital signatures aren’t accepted)
   • Submit it by:
     • Mail
     • Email (as a PDF/image)
     • Fax
3. Apply in Person (Early/Absentee Voting)
   • You can apply for and vote as an Absentee starting 15 days before Election Day at certain locations.

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How to update your voter registration information

1. Update Online (Fastest)
   • Go to “Register to Vote Online” https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/ 
   • Click “Register Online With DMV Validation”
   • Fill out the Online Form and hit submit.
2. Update by Mail (paper form)
3. Update in Person
   • You can update your registration at:
     • Division of Election Offices
     • DMV Offices
     • Public Agencies (like libraries or city offices)

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Understanding Ranked Choice Voting

What is Ranked Choice Voting? Under the system, voters rank candidates in order of preference (you also don’t have to rank at all beyond your first choice, but there is power in ranking). If the leader does not get more than 50 percent in the first tally, the fourth-place finisher is eliminated, and his or her ranked votes are added to the voter’s second choice. The process may be repeated in this built-in instant-runoff until one candidate secures a majority.

• Visit here to learn more: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/rcv/RCV%20Rack%20Card%20-%20Distribution.pdf 
• Watch here to learn more about RCV:
  

Find Your Polling Location

Visit: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/election-polls/

Subject to Change by the Division of Elections – To find the updated location, please visit DOE’s main website. https://www.elections.alaska.gov/ 

Why Your Voice is Important

Indigenous people were historically excluded from the voting process. Today, voting is not just about ourselves; it’s about honoring the ancestors who were denied that right and standing up for future generations. By showing up at the polls, we help ensure that policies reflect our priorities, including land stewardship, education, cultural preservation, and tribal sovereignty. Voting is more than a civic duty; it is a powerful tool for protecting our lands, languages, values, and ways of life. For Alaska Native and Indigenous communities, casting a ballot helps ensure our voices are heard on issues that matter most, from subsistence rights and education to land protection and healthcare. When we vote, we honor those who came before us and fought to be seen, heard, and counted, while helping to build a future where our children and grandchildren can thrive in strong, healthy communities rooted in tradition and culture.