Aug. 18 is the Alaska State primary election.
Alaska uses a nonpartisan top four primary to determine the top four vote getters that will advance to the general election, regardless of political affiliation.
A primary election candidate does not have to be a member of a political party or a political group to run for office, according to Alaska law. If a candidate is registered as affiliated with a political party or group, it does not imply the candidate is nominated by, endorsed by, approved by, or associated with that particular party or group.
More than a dozen people are running in each race for governor, for the U.S. Senate seat and for the U.S. House of Representatives seat. https://www.elections.alaska.gov/candidates/?election=26prim
Voters participating in the primary election can vote in person on Election Day at polling place locations, or through early and absentee voting opportunities. Voters planning to receive a ballot in the mail must submit an absentee ballot application to the division by 5 p.m. Aug. 8.
How to find your polling place
• Look up your polling place by entering your information online at: https://myvoterportal.alaska.gov/
• Or search for a polling location using your residence address: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/poll-locator/
• Or browse the list of all polling place locations at: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/election-polls/
You can also see if you are registered and check your registration information online at https://myvoterportal.alaska.gov/
https://www.elections.alaska.gov/election-information/#PRIM
Although the last day to register for the primary election was July 19, there is still time to register for the general election, which will be held Nov. 3. The deadline for voters to register to vote or update their registration for the general election is Oct. 4; it is always 30 days prior to the election.
