Voting in
Alaska

AKUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Alaska allows no-excuse absentee voting and offers early voting beginning 15 days before Election Day. The state uses a ranked choice voting system for general elections. Voters must show ID at the polls.

Online Reg AvailableNo-Excuse Absentee

Upcoming Elections in Alaska

General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

219 days until earliest deadline
OnlineOctober 4, 2026
By MailOctober 4, 2026
In PersonOctober 4, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
Yes
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

Alaska requires voters to present an official prior to voting. Acceptable IDs include a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or voter registration card.

Early Voting

StartsOctober 19, 2026
EndsNovember 2, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Request DeadlineOctober 24, 2026
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • Alaska uses ranked choice voting for general elections
  • No-excuse absentee voting is available to all registered voters
  • Early voting begins 15 days before Election Day
  • Voter ID is required but a broad range of identification is accepted
  • Registration deadline is 30 days before the election

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