How to Vote in Alaska

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Alaska.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Alaska

Alaska Democratic Presidential Primary Election

Alaska Democratic Presidential Primary Election

Apr 06, 2024

Early voting: Start date varies by county - Fri April 5, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline


Mail: Received by Thu Mar 7, 2024
In person: Thu Mar 7, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by Wednesday, March 27, 2024
In Person: Wed March 27, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue April 16, 2024
In person: Received by Sat April 6, 2024

Alaska Primary Election

Alaska Primary Election

Aug 20, 2024

Early voting: Start date varies by county - Mon August 19, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline


Mail: Received by Sun Jul 21, 2024
In person: Sun Jul 21, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by Sunday, August 10, 2025
In Person: Sat August 10, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by Thu August 29, 2024
In person: Received by Tue August 20, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Alaska
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Alaska. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Alaska Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information