State voting rules for Alaska
Alaska voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Election Deadlines for Alaska Voters Abroad
Aug
18
Email or Fax: Received by
Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Postal mail: Postmarked by
Jul 19, 2026 | Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
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Alaska-Primary Aug 18 | Email or Fax: Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Received by Postal mail: Jul 19, 2026 Postmarked by | Mail or Email or Fax: Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 PM Received by To receive your ballot by mail Mail or Email or Fax: Aug 17, 2026, 5:00 PM Received by To receive your ballot by email/online or fax | Fax: Aug 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Received by Postal mail: Aug 18, 2026 Postmarked by And received by August 28, 2026 |
How to Submit to Your Election Office
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return: Fax or Mail
((1) Alaska voters may return their ballot by fax only if the voter requested their ballot be sent to them by Email/Online or Fax. (2) Alaska ballot requires signature of a witness who is at least 18 years old)
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Alaska state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Alaska state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.