Xunaa Borough Incorporation Election paused June 16, 2025An incorporation election was scheduled for July 15, 2025.
Alaska Division of Elections welcomes new employees June 9, 2025Ryan M. Wilson is taking over for the recently retired Lauri Wilson in the Juneau Region 1 Office. He brings a strong background in education and public outreach. Ryan earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an M.S. in Natural Resource Management from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Before […]
National Conference of State Legislatures takes tour of election facility in Anchorage June 5, 2025On Thursday morning, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) were given a guided tour of the Alaska Division of Elections facility in Anchorage. More than 30 individuals participated, primarily state lawmakers from 23 states, including Fairbanks delegates Sen. Scott Kawasaki and Rep. Ashley Carrick. One of the topics of discussion on Thursday was the […]
After three decades, elections supervisor says good-bye May 23, 2025After 30 years of service, Juneau Region 1 Supervisor Lauri Wilson will be retiring.
Alaska Division of Elections one of 53 programs honored for excellence in election administration by receiving the National Clearinghouse Award. April 16, 2025ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Division of Elections is proud to announce that it has been recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for its “I Voted” sticker design intended for large jurisdictions. Commonly referred to as the “Clearies,” the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) presents these annual awards to honor […]
Alaska judge rules state not obligated to implement a notice-and-cure system for absentee ballots February 13, 2025(ANCHORAGE, AK) On January 24, 2025, Superior Court Judge Yvonne Lamoureux ruled in favor of the State of Alaska. She denied a motion filed by the League of Women Voters, the Arctic Village Council, Joyce Anderson, and Edward Toal. The motion concerned the state’s lack of a notice-and-cure system for absentee ballots. The case examined […]