What is a voting jurisdiction?
All ballots are sent from your local election official in your town, city or county. You must select the correct election official to receive a ballot.
State voting rules for Alaska
Alaska voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Registration:
Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Request:
Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return:
Fax or Mail
((1) Alaska voters may return their ballot by fax only if the voter requested their ballot be sent to them by Email/Online or Fax. (2) Alaska ballot requires signature of a witness who is at least 18 years old)
((1) Alaska voters may return their ballot by fax only if the voter requested their ballot be sent to them by Email/Online or Fax. (2) Alaska ballot requires signature of a witness who is at least 18 years old)
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Alaska state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Alaska state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
Election Deadlines for Alaska Voters Abroad
There are currently no federal or state-wide elections scheduled for Alaska. Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
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Find Your Election Office
Click on the arrow and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Absentee and Petition Office
3651 Penland Pkwy 2nd Floor
Anchorage, AK 99508
United States of America
Email: akabsentee@alaska.gov
Tel: +1 (907) 270-2700
Fax: +1 (907) 677-9943
3651 Penland Pkwy 2nd Floor
Anchorage, AK 99508
United States of America
Email: akabsentee@alaska.gov
Tel: +1 (907) 270-2700
Fax: +1 (907) 677-9943
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.
State Page For Military And Overseas Voters
State Page for Overseas Voters
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