It is fairly easy to vote in Alaska, whether by mail or in person. The deciding factor when planning your vote may be how easy it is to reach an early voting location or polling place, versus how much time you have to return your ballot.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
Registering In Person: October 4, 2020
Registering By Mail: Postmarked October 3, 2020
Registering Online: October 4, 2020
Request In Person: Received October 24, 2020
Request By Mail: Received October 24, 2020
Request Online: Received October 24, 2020
Ballots that are postmarked on or before November 3, 2020 will be counted if received within 10 days after the election.
We strongly recommend mailing your ballot much earlier (by October 13th) and, if that's not possible, dropping it off in person. Learn how below or on our other page.
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Yes; an attesting signature is needed by a witness older than 18 or an official authorized to administer oaths.
Drop boxes will be available in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Soldotna, and Wasilla.
Ballots can also be returned by fax or email to any Division of Elections office or voting location by 8pm on Election Day.
A friend, relative, or associate may transfer the absentee ballot to the U.S. Postal Service or a private commercial delivery service for delivery to the division of elections. For those unable to vote in person because of age, illness or disability, a personal representative may pick up, assist in marking and return an absentee ballot.
October 19, 2020 to November 2, 2020.
Hours vary by location.
Elections supervisors' offices and other locations as designated by an elections director.
ID Requested; Photo Not Required
An election official can waive the identification requirement if s/he knows the voter.
An official voter ID card
A state-issued driver’s license of ID card
A U.S. passport
Hunting or fishing license issued by Alaska
Other current photo ID
Non-photo ID that includes the voter’s name and address like a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or other government issued documents are also acceptable.
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7am - 8pm
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
ID Requested; Photo Not Required
An election official can waive the identification requirement if s/he knows the voter.
An official voter ID card
A state-issued driver’s license of ID card
A U.S. passport
Hunting or fishing license issued by Alaska
Other current photo ID
Non-photo ID that includes the voter’s name and address like a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or other government issued documents are also acceptable.