Voter Information
Options to VOTE in the Special Municipal Election
After the adoption of a new Anchorage Assembly district boundary map through Reapportionment, the Assembly passed a resolution declaring the process to fill the new 12th seat, now known as Seat L, and hold a special mail-in/vote at home election to fill that seat on June 21, 2022. This election will apply only to the voters in District 1, the new North Anchorage District, which encompasses Downtown, South Addition, Government Hill, Mountain View, Fairview, Northstar and the northern parts of Spenard, Airport Heights, Russian Jack Park, East and Midtown Anchorage.
To check what district you live in, visit the Assembly Districts map and type in your residence address into the search field in the upper left corner of the map. You can view the map by clicking HERE.
Anchorage votes at home, which means ballots will be mailed to your address of record in the State of Alaska voter registration database. Ballot packages will only be mailed to qualified North Anchorage voters, no later than 21 days before Election Day.
It is important for your address information in the voter registration database to be current. To review your registration information, visit myvoterinformation.alaska.gov. To register to vote, or to update your voter registration information, visit voterregistration.alaska.gov. To be eligible to vote, you must register with the State of Alaska Division of Elections no later than 30 days before Election Day.
Voting at home is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3.
- Once you receive your ballot package in the mail, mark your choice(s) by filling in the oval(s) with black or blue pen and then, place your ballot into the secrecy sleeve and then into the ballot return envelope.
- Read and sign the declaration on the ballot return envelope.
- Return your ballot by placing it in a secure drop box, or returning it to the Anchorage Vote Center (AVC), or by mailing it through the U.S. Postal Service with first class postage.
Secure Drop Boxes
- Questions regarding Secure Drop Boxes for the State of Alaska June 11, 2022 Special Primary Election for the US House of Representatives Race, contact the State at 907-522-8683 or 2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100.
Secure drop boxes for the Muncipal Special Election will be opened starting as soon as ballot packages are mailed for the Special Election for voters to return their ballot at any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, June 21, 2022.
Anchorage Vote Centers (AVC)
If you need assistance voting, if you need to replace a lost or damaged ballot, if you didn't receive a ballot, or if you would like to vote your mailed ballot, you may vote at an Anchorage Vote Center. Vote Centers are open approximately nine days before Election Day.
City Hall
632 West 6th Avenue
North Anchorage, formally Downtown Anchorage, ballots will be available at this location.
Weekdays, June 13 – 20, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 19, Noon – 5 p.m.
Election Day, June 21, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Returning by USPS mail
Voted ballots being returned by USPS mail for an election must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received by the start of the Election Commission Public Session of Canvass. (See the Election Calendar HERE.) If you are mailing your ballot return envelope the day before or on Election Day, ask a postal official to hand-cancel/hand-stamp the envelope with a postmark.
Other Options to Vote
To vote at a temporary address ...
If you will be away and unable to receive your ballot at your registered mailing address during the 21-day period before Election Day, you may request that a ballot be sent to a temporary address by completing the Application to Vote at a Temporary Address. Applications to vote at a temporary address must be received by the Municipal Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m., one week before election day.
To vote by email ...
If you would like to vote by email, you may request that a ballot be sent to you via email by completing the Application to Vote by Email, available by contacting elections@anchorageak.gov or 907-243-VOTE (8683). Completed applications to vote by email shall be processed if received by the Municipal Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m., one week before Election Day. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. AKDT the week before election day may be processed subject to availability of staff and resources. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. the day before Election Day will not be processed.
Please keep in mind that by using electronic transmission to return your voted ballot, you are voluntarily waiving a portion of your right to a secret ballot, and you are voluntarily disclosing personal identifying information (PII). By using electronic transmission to return your voted ballot, the integrity of the data on your voted ballot is not guaranteed and you are assuming the risk that a faulty transmission may occur. Please keep in mind that firewalls in servers often isolate emails and strip attachments that potentially may contain viruses. It is your responsibility to follow up and confirm that your application and completed ballot were received by MOA Elections.
To vote by fax ...
If you would like to vote by fax, you may request that a ballot be sent to you via fax by completing the Application to Vote by Fax, available by contacting elections@anchorageak.gov or 907-243-VOTE (8683). Completed applications to vote by fax shall be processed if received by the Municipal Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m., one week before Election Day. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. AKDT the week before election day may be processed subject to availability of staff and resources. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. the day before Election Day will not be processed.
Please keep in mind that by using electronic transmission to return your voted ballot, you are voluntarily waiving a portion of your right to a secret ballot and you are voluntarily disclosing personal identifying information (PII). By using electronic transmission to return your voted ballot, the integrity of the data on your voted ballot is not guaranteed and you are assuming the risk that a faulty transmission may occur. Please keep in mind that firewalls in servers often isolate emails and strip attachments that potentially may contain viruses. It is your responsibility to follow up and confirm that your application and completed ballot were received by MOA Elections.
All applications may be submitted via hand-delivery, mail-delivery, fax, or email to the Office of the Municipal Clerk - Elections. Specific details may be found on each application.
For more Municipal voting information, call 907-243-VOTE (8683) or e-mail us at elections@anchorageak.gov.
Register to VOTE
The State of Alaska Division of Elections maintains the database of registered Alaskan voters. To be eligible to vote, you must register with the Alaska Division of Elections no later than 30 days before Election Day. For more information, visit the Alaska Division of Elections.
You may register to vote …
- On-line with the State of Alaska Voter Registration System, OLVR.
- Via mail by sending the State of Alaska voter registration form to the following address:
- State of Alaska, Division of Elections
2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
- In-person by completing the State of Alaska voter registration form available at the following locations:
- Office of the Municipal Clerk
632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 250
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 343-4311
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, except holidays
- Anchorage Municipal Libraries
- State of Alaska, Division of Elections
RAM Building
2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(907) 522-8683
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, except holidays
- Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles Offices - You may complete a voter registration form when you apply for or renew your State of Alaska driver's license or I.D.
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