Anchorage voting information 2026

In Alaska, the primary and general elections occur on even numbered years and affect state-specific outcomes. 

Alaska’s primary elections are preliminary non-partisan, and include all candidates on one ballot regardless of party affiliation. 

Governor and lieutenant governor candidates run as a team, which allows voters to select one candidate in each race. The top four candidates move on to the general election. Primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in August. 

The 2026 primary election took place on Aug. 18.

General elections use ranked-choice voting, which allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. 

The four candidates who receive the most votes in the primary election advance to the general election ballot. General elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. 

The 2026 general election will take place on Nov. 3.
United States Senate candidates include Gerald L. Heikes (R), Mary Peltola (D), Dan S. Sullivan (R) and Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. (Nonpartisan).

U.S. Representative candidates include Nick Begich (R), Eric Hafner (D), Bill Hill (Nonpartisan) and James C. McDermott (L).

U.S. Governor candidates include Dave Bronson (R)/Josh Church (R), Jonathan S. Kreiss-Tomkins (D)/Zac Johnson (Nonpartisan), Treg Taylor (R)/Candi English (R) and Bernadette M. Wilson (R)/Michael K. Shower (R).

Two ballot measures will appear on Alaska’s general election ballot. 

For Ballot Measure 2, a “yes” vote would support the removal of the top-four primary, ranked-choice voting,campaign finance and political contribution disclosure requirements. A “no” vote would oppose these changes and keep the current system in place.

For Ballot Measure 3, a “yes” vote would support the rephrasing of state law to clarify that only U.S. citizens who meet voter eligibility requirements may vote in Alaska elections. A “no” vote would oppose the rephrasing of state law. Existing voter eligibility requirements, including the citizenship requirement, would remain unchanged.

According to the State of Alaska’s Official Election Pamphlet Region II, ranked-choice voting can consist of several rounds of vote tabulation. 

In Round One, the Division of Elections counts all first-choice votes. If a candidate receives 50% plus one vote, the candidate wins and counting ends. If no candidate receives more than 50%, counting continues to Round Two. 

In Round Two and subsequent rounds, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Ballots cast for the eliminated candidate are then counted for each voter’s next choice. 

If a voter’s first-choice candidate was not eliminated, their vote remains with the candidate, and votes are counted again. This process continues until two candidates remain and the candidate with the most votes wins. 

If a voter only ranks one candidate, their vote is counted through Round One until final results. 

First-choice results will be reported on Election Day, Nov. 3. Counting will continue from Nov. 4-17, with final result tabulation and unofficial results expected Nov. 18.

Judicial candidates seeking retention will appear on the general election ballot. Jude Pate is the only Supreme Court candidate. 

Superior Court, Third Judicidal District candidates include Judge Laura Hartz, Yvonne Lamoureux, Kelly J. Lawson, Jack R. McKenna, David A. Nesbett, Christina Rankin, Christina L. Reigh, Ian Wheeles and Jonathan A. Woodman.

District Court, Third Judicidal District candidates include Chris Darnall, Martin C. Fallon and Shawn. D. Traini.

Anchorage voting locations include City Hall, Southcentral Foundation, Midtown Mall, Ted Stevens International Airport and UAA’s Student Union.

Nov. 25 is the target date to certify general election results.

Learn more about the Nov. 3 general election candidates through Anchorage Daily News’ voter guide.

Locate voting locations at myvoterportal.alaska.gov, and visit elections.alaska.gov for more information. 

For more information on candidates, ballot measures and polling locations for the Municipality of Anchorage and Whittier, visit State of Alaska’s Official Election Pamphlet, Region II.