The Division of Elections for the State of Alaska is responsible for the planning and administration of statewide elections, as well as local and regional elections in the unorganized borough.
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Get to know the candidates in your area before they get elected.
Help a candidate you support get elected.
Stay informed about the issues.
Attend community meetings and public hearings.
Provide information to your elected officials by phoning or writing them.
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Voter Eligibility
Voters Must Be:
a United States citizen,
at least 18 years of age,
a resident of the State of Alaska for 30 days prior to the election
a resident of the election district for 30 days prior to the election, and
registered for State of Alaska elections as required.
You may register to vote up to 30 days before an election at the following locations:
Fairbanks:
State Election Office, 675 7th Avenue, Station H3
Division of Motor Vehicle Office, 1979 Peger Road
Borough Clerk, 809 Pioneer Road
City Clerk,
Military Offices on Military Installations
Any local displaying the blue and gold Voter Registration poster
Register online by clicking the link below:
Click to Register
After you have registered, you will receive a card in the mail showing the precinct in which you will vote. A list of voting precincts and their locations are published in the local newspapers shortly before an election. You may also call the:
Election Supervisors office (907) 451-2835 for a State election, or for municipal elections
the Borough Clerk's office (907) 459-1401
Fairbanks City Clerk (907) 459-6772
North Pole City Clerk (907) 488-2281
Registration will be cancelled by:
Registering in another state.
Voluntary cancellation.
Death.
Failure to vote in a state or local election for at least two consecutive years.
Qualified voters who will be absent on election day or who will be unable to be present at the polls because of physical disability or illness may vote an absentee ballot.
Information and materials for Absentee Voting in State and Federal elections are available at:
Elections Office
675 7th Avenue, State Building Station H3
Fairbanks
Phone: (907) 451-2835
Website: http://elections.alaska.gov/
For municipal elections
Borough Clerk's office (907) 459-1401
Fairbanks City Clerk (907) 459-6772
North Pole City Clerk (907) 488-2281
You may vote an absentee ballow in person starting 15 days prior to an election at specified locations.
If you are unable to vote at your polling place for health reasons, you may appoint a personal representative to assist you.
STATE
Primary: the 3rd Tuesday in August in even numbered years.
General: The Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November of even numbered years.
Special Elections: May be held on a date called by a proclamation of the Governor for purposes of filling vacancies in the U.S. Congress or State Legislature, voting on initiatives, referendums or constitutional amendments.
MUNICIPAL
(Fairbanks North Star Borough, City of Fairbanks, and City of North Pole)
Regular: First Tuesday after first Monday in October
Special: On the date called by the Assembly
Polling hours 7 am to 8 pm
When you write a letter, make it clear, brief and to the point. Address your letter as follows:
The Honorable [Name]
Address
Salutation: Dear [Title and Last Name]:
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