How do I vote in Alaska? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here’s your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Alaska. To see guides for other states, click here.

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes, you’ll need to register to vote in Alaska. You can check your registration status on the Division of Elections’ website. 

How do I do that?

You can register to vote online, by mail, email or fax or in-person at Division of Election offices, DMV offices, political party offices and certain other government offices. You can find more details and the necessary forms here. 

What’s the deadline?

The deadline to register to vote in the 2024 general elections in Alaska is Sunday, Oct. 6. 

Where do I find out where my polling site is?

You can find your polling precinct here on the Division of Elections’ website. 

Can I vote by mail?

Alaska is a “No Excuse voting state.” You can apply to vote by mail, by fax or receive a ballot online.  

What’s the latest date I can turn in my ballot?

The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Oct. 26 and you need to submit or postmark your voted ballot by Election Day. When applying online or by fax, your application must be received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 4 and your printed ballot must be postmarked or returned by fax by 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can find more detailed instructions here. 

Is there a way I can track my ballot?

You can check your registration, application and ballot status here. 

What if I need help getting to the polling site?

Alaska’s voting system is designed to facilitate democracy in its many remote and difficult to access communities. If you can’t make it to an in-person voting location, you can take advantage of the several options to vote by mail or telecom.

Where do I find election results?

USA TODAY will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.

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