Alaska Offers Several Ways to Vote Absentee

FISHING THIS SUMMER? MAKE A PLAN

Fishing season can make voting a little more complicated. If you’ll be away from home, offshore, or working somewhere with limited mail access, plan ahead so you know how you’ll get your ballot and how you’ll return it.

Option 1: Vote Absentee By Mail

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

Request a ballot before you leave

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

Return ballot by mail

Option 2: Vote Absentee By Online Delivery

Request and receive your ballot online

Print your ballot

Return your ballot by mail or by fax
Please note: ballots cannot be returned by email.

Option 3: Vote Absentee By Fax

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

Tips for Fishing Families:

Visit the Alaska Division of Elections to learn more about absentee voting, request an absentee ballot, review important deadlines, and find answers to frequently asked questions.

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
Bring stamps if you plan to return your ballot by mail

Deadline to Return Voted Ballot

Primary Election: Postmarked or Received by August 18th, 2026
General Election: Postmarked or Received by November 3rd, 2026

You must drop off your ballot by 8:00pm on Election Day if returning it to any voting location.

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Fish First is a program of Alaska Marine Community Coalition, a fishermen-led organization working to support healthy fisheries and strong working waterfronts.