Alaska

 

How to Vote in Alaska

If you or someone you know is trying to register to vote or vote and is having trouble, has a question, or needs help, you can call Alabama's voter protection hotline, and leave a message. If you don't reach someone, because they'll call you back!.
Remember to  program your Alaska voter assistance/protection number into your phone before you vote! It's:  (907) 243-VOTE (8683).
if it's urgent, and Alaska's hotline doesn't answer, you cal always call the national voter protection hotline at (833) 336-8683, which should be covered 24/7. For Spanish Speakers: (866) 2YO-VOTO. You can also text 70888, texting VOTE for English speakers and VOTO for Spanish Alaskans. Use your state number first, if possible, because they should have the most up to date, specific information. 

 

Voter Registration: 

  • You can check your voter registration status here , which you should ideally do at least 6-8 weeks before the first day of absentee (early) voting begins. That lead allows you to get an ID if you don't have currently one that Alaska will accept, if you registered but have been removed from the active voter list, etc. If you might forget, put a reminder in your phone or paper calendar to remind you to check your registration! Also, program your Alaska voter assistance/protection number into your phone before you vote! The hotline number is (907) 243-VOTE (8683). ou can also call the Alaska Division of Elections at (866) 952-8683.

Other Questions About Voting:

  • I'm Disabled--What Help Is Available for Me, so that I Can Vote? Alaska is required to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & also has offers several accommodations, from assistance at the polls to ASL interpretation. If you'd like more information or need an accommodation in order to vote, visit this page.
  • I Have a Felony Conviction: Can My Rights Be Restored? In many cases ,YES!. Here's some info to help: If you are no longer serving a sentence & have been unconditionally discharged from supervision by the Department of Corrections, you can register to vote in Alaska.

    The Division of Elections must receive proof of your unconditional discharge from the supervising entity. If you do not have a letter or discharge papers, please contact your probation or parole office to obtain one and submit it to the Division of Elections. If you have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or are on probation or parole for that crime, you can't register to vote. However, if you have proof of unconditional discharge, you CAN register to vote. If you're trying to restore your voting rights, have a question, or need more info visit this website.

  • Can I Take A Sample Ballot to the Polls? YES! In fact, Alaska offers sample ballots online that you can look at, print, & take to the polls with you. Visit this website for sample ballot information. If visit this website, it shows you sample ballots in order, with the most recent at the top, & all you have to is click on the link on the right side to get your sample ballot. However, if you filled in your sample ballot & take it with you when you go to a voting location, make sure you don't leave it there. You can take it home and/or throw it in the garbage, but make sure you don't leave a filled-in sample ballot in a voting booth or at a polling location. 
  • Am I Allowed to Take Pictures in Polling Places or Take a Selfie with My Ballot Filled ? Generally, no. However, voters are permitted to take a picture of or with their ballot, as long as they do not disclose the content of any other voter's ballot or disrupt the voting process. 
  • What if I Have a Question that Isn't Answered Here or Need More Info? We do our best, but remember that you can always call the voter protection hotline for assistance. Also, here is a great resource that has answers to most voting questions! Thanks for being a voter!