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In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2023, the project's scope includes Anchorage.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

October 3

Ballotpedia covered one local ballot measure in Juneau, Alaska, on October 3, 2023.

Juneau

See also: Juneau, Alaska ballot measures

• Juneau, Alaska, Proposition 1, New City Hall Bond Measure (October 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported Juneau, Alaska, issuing up to $27 million in bonds to fund a new Juneau City Hall, including below-ground parking.

A "no" vote opposed Juneau, Alaska, issuing up to $27 million in bonds to fund a new Juneau City Hall, including below-ground parking.

April 4

Ballotpedia covered 15 local ballot measures in Alaska for voters in one city on April 4, 2023.

Anchorage

See also: Anchorage, Alaska ballot measures

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 2, Public Safety and Transit Bond Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $4.62 million in bonds to fund public safety and transit and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $0.96 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $4.62 million in bonds to fund public safety and transit and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $0.96 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 3, Roads and Drainage Bond Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $34.5 million in bonds to maintain roads and drainage services and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $9.33 per $100,000 in assessed value to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $34.5 million in bonds to maintain roads and drainage services and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $9.33 per $100,000 in assessed value to repay the bonds.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 4, Fire Service Bond Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $2.625 million in bonds to fund public safety and transit and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $0.59 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $2.625 million in bonds to fund public safety and transit and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $0.59 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 11, Fiduciary Board Management of the Municipality of Anchorage Trust Fund Charter Amendment (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported transitioning management of the Municipality of Anchorage Trust Fund from the city treasurer to a fiduciary board of trustees.

A "no" vote opposed transitioning management of the Municipality of Anchorage Trust Fund from the city treasurer to a fiduciary board of trustees.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 12, Residential Real Property Tax Exemption Increase Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing real property tax exemption from the current 20% to 40% of the assessed value, up to $75,000.

A "no" vote opposed the increased tax exemption, thus maintaining the existing exemption at a rate of 20%, up to a maximum of $50,000.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 13, Changes to Mayoral and Assembly Vacancy Elections Measure (April 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the Anchorage Municipal Charter regarding filling assembly and mayoral vacancies to no sooner than 90 days and collecting taxes to ay for special elections for filling such vacancies.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Anchorage Municipal Charter regarding filling assembly and mayoral vacancies to no sooner than 90 days and collecting taxes to ay for special elections for filling such vacancies.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 14, Marijuana Retail Tax Proceeds Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Anchorage Municipal Charter to decrease the maximum retail marijuana tax from 12% to 10%; dedicating tax proceeds to child care and early education; and excluding marijuana sales taxes from the city's tax cap calculation.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Anchorage Municipal Charter to decrease the maximum retail marijuana tax from 12% to 10%; dedicating tax proceeds to child care and early education; and excluding marijuana sales taxes from the city's tax cap calculation.

• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. A, Parks and Recreation Service Area Bonds Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported:  issuing up to $3.95 million in bonds for parks and recreation services, increasing the municipal tax cap to not exceed $195,000, and levying an estimated property tax increase of $0.96 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed issuing up to $3.95 million in bonds and increasing the municipal tax cap.

• Anchorage School District, Alaska, Proposition No. 1, School Facilities Bond Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $37,787,000 in bonds to fund school facilities and impose a tax to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $37,787,000 in bonds to fund school facilities and impose a tax to repay the bonds.

• Chugach State Park Access Service Area, Alaska, Proposition No. 6, Special District Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported creating the Chugach State Park Access Area (CASA).

A "no" vote opposed creating the Chugach State Park Access Area (CASA).

• Chugiak Fire Service Area, Alaska, Proposition No. 5, Rescue Truck Bond Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $450,000 in bonds to purchase a new rescue truck and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $2.53 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $450,000 in bonds to purchase a new rescue truck and requiring an estimated property tax increase of $2.53 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Girdwood Valley Service Area, Alaska, Proposition No. 7, Local Governance Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported adding the power to provide services that promote local housing and economic stability to the existing powers of Girdwood Valley Service Area.

A "no" vote opposed adding the power to provide services that promote local housing and economic stability to the existing powers of Girdwood Valley Service Area.

• Lakehill Limited Road Service Area, Alaska, Proposition No. 10, De-Annexation of Cromwell Heights Block Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported de-annexing Cromwell Heights Block 1, Lots 1 and 2 from the Lakehill Limited Road Service Area.

A "no" vote opposed de-annexing Cromwell Heights Block 1, Lots 1 and 2 from the Lakehill Limited Road Service Area.

• Rabbit Creek View and Rabbit Creek Heights Limited Road Service Area, Alaska, Proposition No. 8, Changes to Boundaries Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported annexing Lots 1 to 5 of the Grandeur Subdivision to the Rabbit Creek View and Rabbit Creek Heights Limited Road Service Area.

A "no" vote opposed annexing Lots 1 to 5 of the Grandeur Subdivision to the Rabbit Creek View and Rabbit Creek Heights Limited Road Service Area.

• South Goldenview Rural Road Service Area, Alaska, Proposition No. 9, Spruce Terraces Subdivision Annexation Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported annexing Shaman Place and Avalanche Circle within Spruce Terraces to the South Goldenview Rural Road Service Area.

A "no" vote opposed annexing Shaman Place and Avalanche Circle within Spruce Terraces to the South Goldenview Rural Road Service Area.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Alaska

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Alaska.

How to vote in Alaska

Poll times

In Alaska, polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. Alaska is divided between the Alaska time zone and the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Alaska, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Alaska, and at least 18 years of age or within 90 days of their 18th birthday. An individual convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude may not register to vote until their voting rights have been restored. If registered to vote in another state, applicants must be willing to cancel that registration in order to vote in Alaska. To vote in Alaska, registered voters must be at least 18 years old and have been a resident of the state and election district for at least 30 days.

Prospective voters can register online, with a paper form, or in person at a Division of Elections Office or a voter registration agency. The deadline to register or make changes to a registration is 30 days before an election.

If submitting an application form by mail, fax, or email, the applicant must provide one of the following forms of identification either with his or her application or when voting for the first time:

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Current and valid photo identification Driver’s license Passport State identification card Birth certificate Hunting and Fishing license.

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Automatic registration

Alaska automatically registers eligible individuals to vote when they apply for a Permanent Fund Dividend, unless they opt out.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Alaska has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Alaska allows same-day voter registration in presidential election years, but voters who do so can vote only for the offices of president and vice president.

Residency requirements

Alaska law requires 30 days of residency in the state and election district before a person may vote.

According to the Division of Elections' website, "you are considered an Alaska resident if you reside in the state and intend to remain a resident or, if you temporarily leave the state, you have intention to return (Active military members, spouses or dependents are exempt from the intent to return requirement)."

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Alaska does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site My Voter Information, run by the Alaska Department of Elections, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Alaska requires voters to present non-photo identification while voting.

The following were accepted forms of identification as of July 2024. Click here for the Alaska Division of Elections' page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

• Voter ID card
• Driver’s license
• State ID
• Other photo ID
• Passport
• Hunting or fishing license
• If you do not have the one of the identifications listed above, you may present a current utility bill or paycheck, government check or bank statement or other government issued document. These documents must have your current residence address.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023
• City budget on the ballot
• City bonds on the ballot
• Salaries of local officials on the ballot