Public Notice: Primary Election report August 20, 2026In the 2026 Primary, all 402 precinct polling locations successfully opened their doors for voting, marking a significant achievement as it’s the first time since 2016 that all polls have been accessible for the Primary. The dedication of the election staff was evident, as they worked tirelessly to recruit poll workers. In instances where vacancies […]
Division of Elections responds to lawmakers’ inquiry August 6, 2026DOE Response Letter 8.6.2026 ***Contact*** Stephen Kirch Public Relations Manager State of Alaska, Division of Elections Director’s Office Phone: (907) 209-6306
Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom to Host Ballot Measure Public Hearings July 23, 2026(Anchorage, Alaska) – Next Monday, July 27, and again on August 5, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom will be hosting hearings on three ballot measures. Each public hearing will consist of a statement of support from proponents of the ballot measure and follow with a statement of oppositive from a group opposing the measure. After […]
It’s official: Ballot Measure Pamphlet to be mailed for 2026 Primary Election July 10, 2026The Alaska Division of Elections (DOE) is publishing a Ballot Measure Pamphlet (BMP) for the 2026 Primary Election. This is the first BMP issued by the DOE since 2014. The pamphlet features Ballot Measure 1 (23RCF2), an act restoring campaign contribution limits for campaigns for state and local office. The sponsors of the petition were […]
States may count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, the Supreme Court rules June 29, 2026Today the Supreme Court ruled in Watson v RNC that ballots voted by mail can still be counted if postmarked by Election Day but received after –timing is per state law (in MS, law says received within 5 days). The vote was 5-4 with Justice Barrett reading the opinion. Link to decision: 24-1260 Watson v. […]