Alaska (AK)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 17 if turning 18 by election day)

ID Requirements

To Register: Alaska driver's license, state ID number, or SSN. Online registration requires a valid AK DL/state ID matching DMV records. Without any of these, must submit a paper form with a copy of a current photo ID, passport, or birth certificate.

To Vote: ID requested but not strictly required; voters can sign a sworn statement

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting begins 15 days before election day at designated locations.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse absentee voting. Any registered voter may request a mail ballot.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored automatically upon completion of sentence, including incarceration, probation, and parole.

Documentation Needed

• Proof of residency
• Valid ID or sworn statement

Additional Notes

Alaska uses a top-four ranked-choice voting system for general elections. Same-day registration is available only during presidential elections, not all elections.

Sources

• Alaska Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Alaska