Registration Reminder: Alaska Primary Election 2026

Your vote matters! Alaska’s voter registration deadline for the Regular Primary Election is Sunday, July 19. Now is the time to verify you are registered and prepared if you plan to participate.

Key Information:

Voter Registration: Eligible voters can register to vote or update their voter registration information before the July 19 deadline. To register to vote in Alaska, visit Alaska’s voter registration page. Confirm your voter registration status, polling place, and voter information through Alaska’s voter information portal.
Voting Options: Alaska voters may vote early in person, vote absentee by mail, or vote on Election Day at their assigned polling place. Alaska is a no-excuse absentee voting state, meaning any eligible voter may apply to vote absentee. Absentee in-person and early voting locations are open beginning 15 days prior, Monday, August 3, through Election Day. Hours and available district ballots vary by location. Find your Absentee and Early Voting location on the Division of Elections website.
What’s on My Ballot: Ballot content varies by district and location. Review Primary Election Candidates, ballot measures, and sample ballots through Alaska’s election information webpage.
Voter ID: Voters must be prepared to show one form of identification at the polls. Acceptable identification may include a voter ID card, a current Alaska driver’s license or state ID.
Election Day: Alaska’s Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 18. Be sure to register before the July 19 deadline if you plan to participate.