Lieutenant Governor Dahlstrom Certifies Ballot Initiative Application to Regulate Natural Medicines August 14, 2025Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom today certified a statewide initiative application proposing the regulated use of certain natural medicines for therapeutic and traditional purposes. The initiative, titled “25ANMA,” will now proceed to the signature-gathering phase required for placement on a future ballot.
Division of Elections responds to DOJ request August 5, 2025The Alaska Division of Elections, in collaboration with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the Department of Law, sent a response letter to the U.S. Department of Justice on August 4, 2025. This letter was sent in response to a request from the DOJ on July 2, 2025, seeking information about the state’s procedures for maintaining […]
Xunaa Borough Incorporation Election paused June 16, 2025An incorporation election was scheduled for July 15, 2025.
Alaska Division of Elections welcomes new employees June 9, 2025Ryan M. Wilson is taking over for the recently retired Lauri Wilson in the Juneau Region 1 Office. He brings a strong background in education and public outreach. Ryan earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an M.S. in Natural Resource Management from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Before […]
National Conference of State Legislatures takes tour of election facility in Anchorage June 5, 2025On Thursday morning, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) were given a guided tour of the Alaska Division of Elections facility in Anchorage. More than 30 individuals participated, primarily state lawmakers from 23 states, including Fairbanks delegates Sen. Scott Kawasaki and Rep. Ashley Carrick. One of the topics of discussion on Thursday was the […]
After three decades, elections supervisor says good-bye May 23, 2025After 30 years of service, Juneau Region 1 Supervisor Lauri Wilson will be retiring.