Voter Registrar
Steve Shiell
Phone: (907) 834-1622
Fax: (907) 834-1627
Email Steve Shiell

Who May Register:

A person may register to vote if that person:

•  Is a citizen of the United States
•  Is at least 18 years old or will be 18 years of age within 90 days of registering to vote
•  Is a resident of Alaska
•  Is not a convicted felon, unless unconditionally discharged
•  Is not registered to vote in another state or cancels the registration in another state when completing an Alaska registration application

Who May Vote:

A person is eligible to vote in an election if that person:

• Is a citizen of the United States
• Is 18 years of age or older
• Has registered to vote in the proper election jurisdiction (neighborhood) at least 30 days prior to the election
• Is not a convicted felon

New Identification Requirements

Federal law now requires individuals who initially register to vote by mail to include information that will verify their identity. If you have not previously registered to vote in Alaska and you are submitting your registration application by mail, we request that you provide a copy of ONE of the following:

• Driver's License
• State Identification Card
• Birth Certificate
• Passport
• Hunting and Fishing License

In addition, please provide:

1. Your birth date
2. Your social security number or at least the last 4 digits of your social security number
3. If we cannot verify your identity when you register to vote, you will be required to provide certain identification when voting in the next state conducted election.

If you have questions, please contact the nearest Elections Office.

Download: Voter Registration Form (PWSCC)
This form can be used to :
Register to Vote or Change Your Address, Name or Party Affiliation
Registration and/or Changes must be made at least 30 days before an election

For information on how to vote absentee, overseas or in the military, or for other questions regarding the voting process in Alaska please see the Division of Elections website link below.

Division of Elections website:
http://ltgov.state.ak.us/elections/index.php