Voter guide to Alaska’s 2026 general election

Alaska voters preparing for the 2026 general election should build a voting plan around four questions: when to act, what will be on the ballot, whether their registration information is current and how they intend to cast their ballot.

The election is not directly linked to a specific race or candidate. That makes it important for each voter to review the ballot issued for their election and decide how to vote in every contest or question they want to address.

Confirm the key dates

Start by confirming the date of the general election and every deadline that could affect your voting plan. Those may include deadlines connected to registration, registration updates, voting before Election Day or returning a ballot.

Use the dates published in official election instructions rather than relying on memory or information from an earlier election. Write down the deadlines that apply to your chosen way of voting and leave time to handle questions or corrections.

A useful calendar should include the last day to complete any required registration step, the period for any voting option you plan to use and the final time by which your ballot must be cast or returned. Follow the instructions attached to each deadline because different actions may have different requirements.

Review what is on your ballot

Read the complete ballot before making final decisions. Look at the title of each office, the candidates listed for that office and the wording of any ballot question. Follow the ballot’s directions for marking a choice.

Because no candidate or particular race is directly linked to this election guide, voters should review each contest separately. Candidate names, policy positions, endorsements, polling and fundraising information are not listed here.

When reviewing a ballot question, read the full wording and identify what a “yes” or “no” vote would do. Do not rely only on campaign advertising or informal descriptions. Official ballot language is the text voters will be asked to decide.

Check registration and voting instructions

Confirm that your voter information is current before the applicable deadline. Pay particular attention to the name and address connected to your record. If anything needs to be changed, follow the official instructions and complete the update on time.

Next, choose how you plan to vote from the options election officials authorize for this election. Review the requirements for that method, including where voting takes place, when it is available and how a completed ballot must be handled.

If your voting method involves receiving or returning a ballot away from a voting location, read every instruction before filling it out. Check any requirements involving signatures, envelopes or return timing. If you plan to vote at a voting location, confirm the correct place and hours before leaving.

Make a final voting plan

A final plan should identify when you will vote, how you will vote and what instructions you must follow. Keep official election contact information available in case your registration, ballot or voting location raises a question.

Before casting the ballot, review it for any unintended marks and make sure you have followed its directions. If voting away from a voting location, allow enough time for the ballot to meet the applicable return rules. If voting in person, recheck the location and schedule on the day you intend to go.

Election details can change as officials publish final notices and instructions. Recheck the date, deadlines, ballot information and voting procedures close to the time you plan to vote.