Candidate Qualification Information

• To file for a vacant REAA seat, you must be registered to vote and reside within the boundaries of the REAA district. In addition, when an REAA nominates candidates by section, you must also reside within the boundaries of the section.
• To determine your REAA district, locate the name of your town on our Towns in REAA Districts list. Select the REAA district link next to your town for information on available seats.
• Each term for office is for three years unless you are filing for a vacant seat. When the division receives notification of a resignation or vacancy on or before July 15, another person is appointed by the board to serve until the next regular REAA election. That seat will be on the ballot of the REAA election held that year. You may file as a candidate for this seat and complete the term of office.

Filing for Office Information

• View the Election Calendar.

File by Declaration of Candidacy

• To file as a REAA candidate by Declaration of Candidacy, print and complete a Declaration of Candidacy form.

File as a Write-In Candidate

• To run as a write-in candidate, print and complete a Letter of Intent-REAA form.

Withdrawal Letter

• If you would like to withdraw as an REAA candidate this must be received at least 48 days prior to the REAA election. You may use the Notice of Withdrawal or create your own letter.

Need Candidacy Assistance?

For additional assistance, please contact the Director’s Office, your Regional Elections Office or your REAA School Superintendent's Office.

How to File Your Declaration of Candidacy Paperwork

• By Mail You may mail your Declaration of Candidacy. It must be postmarked by Friday August 5, 2022 and received by the Division of Elections within 10 days of the postmark date. You may mail it to: Division of Elections, PO Box 110017, Juneau AK 99811-0017 or your Regional Elections Office.
• By Fax, Email or In Person – You may fax, email or deliver your Declaration of Candidacy in person. It must be received by the Division of Elections no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday August 5, 2022
  
  You may fax it to 1-907-465-3203 or email it to elections@alaska.gov or you may fax or email it to your Regional Elections Office. You may hand deliver it to any Division of Elections Office.

How to File Your Write-In Letter of Intent-REAA Paperwork

• By Mail You may mail your write-in letter of intent. It must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday September 29, 2022. You may mail it to: Division of Elections, PO Box 110017, Juneau AK 99811-0017 or your Regional Elections Office.
• By Fax, Email or In Person – You may fax, email or deliver your Declaration of Candidacy in person. It must be received by the Division of Elections no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday September 29, 2022
  
  You may fax it to 1-907-465-3203 or email it to elections@alaska.gov or you may fax or email it to your Regional Elections Office. You may hand deliver it to any Division of Elections Office.