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Voting in Alaska
Alaska will hold its 2026 primary elections on August 18. The general election will be held on November 3.
When to Vote
Dates you shouldn’t miss.
Primary Election Dates
All primary elections in Alaska are "Top-Four" elections. Voters rank their top four candidates for each seat in order of personal preference. The four candidates who receive the most votes in the primary, regardless of party, move forward to the general election.
Aug 18, 2026
Primary election day
Jul 19, 2026
Voter registration deadline (in person, online, by mail)
Aug 8, 2026
Vote by mail request deadline (by mail)
Aug 8, 2026
Vote by mail request deadline (in person)
Aug 19, 2026
Ballot return deadline (postmarked by)
Aug 3, 2026–Aug 17, 2026
Early voting
General Election Dates
Plan to Vote
Make a plan to vote
How to Vote
How to vote in Alaska
In Person
Early Voting
Vote by Mail
Voter ID
Voting FAQs
Can I check to see if I'm registered to vote?
How long does it take to process my voter registration?
How frequently are elections held?
How can I track my absentee ballot status?
Can I register to vote at my student address?
Can I vote without an address?
Can a US citizen without a US address who is living abroad register to vote?
I think my voting rights have been denied. What do I do?