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Division of Elections responds to DOJ request

The 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 […]

Alaska Division of Elections welcomes new employees

Ryan 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

On 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 […]

Alaska Division of Elections one of 53 programs honored for excellence in election administration by receiving the National Clearinghouse Award.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Division of Elections is proud to announce that it has been recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for its “I Voted” sticker design intended for large jurisdictions. Commonly referred to as the “Clearies,” the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) presents these annual awards to honor […]