Option 1: Vote Absentee By Mail

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Good option if you know where you’ll be tied up or can receive mail.

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• Request a ballot before you leave

• Have it mailed to your home, cannery, family member, or wherever you’ll be

• Return it by mail
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Option 2: Vote Online

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Alaska offers an online absentee ballot option for many voters.

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This can work well if you have internet access while fishing.

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Option 3: Vote By Fax

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You can also return absentee ballots by fax if you’re in a remote area or offshore with limited mail access.

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Best Advice for Fishing Families

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• Register early before the season gets busy

• Request absentee ballots as soon as applications open

• Make a plan before leaving the harbor

• Double check where your ballot should be sent

• Don’t assume you’ll have service or reliable mail once the season starts