general election
tuesday, november 5th
Voting isn’t just about picking names on a ballot; it’s about shaping the future of our schools, parks, streets, trails—everything that makes Fairbanks, Fairbanks! It’s our chance to ensure our concerns are heard and our ideas are put into action! Local and State elections have such a huge impact on our day to day lives and our ability to do the work we do. That’s why FCAC has formed our own voter empowerment P.E.P. Team!
The PEP team comes together to help ensure information on how, when, where, and why to vote gets to as many community members as possible through direct outreach to our membership and the greater community. Keep scrolling for our list of resources, dates, and more info to help empower your vote!
important Dates
State & federal general Election
Monday, October 21 - Early and in-person absentee voting begins
Saturday, October 26 - Deadline to apply for by-mail absentee ballot
Monday, November 4 - Deadline to apply for electronic absentee ballot
Tuesday, November 5 - General Election Day
general election
tuesday, november 5th
Get empowered to vote in alaska!
find out who and what are on your ballot
Make sure you are an empowered voter by learning about the candidates and issues! There are lots of ways to learn about who's running for office! Alaska’s official election pamphlet is available on the State of Alaska Division of Elections website, and you view sample ballots here. If you are unsure of your precinct, you can find it out your house and senate districts here, as well as your polling place.
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
how can i check my voter registration?
You can check your voter registration online at myvoterportal.alaska.gov where you will also find your voting precint and polling location! The voter deadline for the FNSB Municipal Election has passed, but you can still register for the November General Election now through October 6th at voterregistration.alaska.gov
how do i vote early?
There are a few ways to vote early in the General Election in Fairbanks?
House Districts 1-40
Vote Early at the Region III Elections Office (675 7th Ave. Suite A2) starting October 21st!
Monday - Friday from 8AM to 5PM
Saturdays from 10AM to 4PM
Sundays from 12AM to 4PM
(you can also vote at this location on election day no matter your regular polling location)
Vote Early at the UAF Wood Center (811 Yukon Drive)
Monday, November 4 from 8AM to 5PM
(you can also vote at this location on election day no matter your regular polling location)
If you will be out of town, or can not make it to an in-person polling place, check out how to vote absentee by mail or electronic ballot below.
how do i vote absentee?
To vote absentee by mail or electronic ballot, you must submit a 2024 Absentee Ballot Application. Your application must be received by the Divison of Election by the deadline listed in order to be processed, so make sure to send early if doing so by mail.
Alaska is a no-excuse absentee state, so you do not need to prove your reason for voting absentee. This means that if going to a polling place is inaccessible for you, voting absentee by mail or electronic ballot is a great way to empower your vote!
Let the P.E.P. team know if you need help figuring out how to vote absentee!
what’s up with ranked choice voting?
In accordance with Alaska law, all general elections will be conducted by Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). RCV allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Only the top four candidates who received the greatest number of votes for any office in the primary will appear on the general election ballot. There will still be a space for write-in candidates except for Presidential races. For a candidate to win, they must receive a majority (50% + 1) of total votes cast. If no candidate receives a majority of 1st choice votes in the 1st round of counting, more rounds of counting continue until a candidate reaches a majority. Learn more here!
DISCLAIMER
Fairbanks climate action coalition (FCAC) is fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) non-profit. in compliance with federal tax law, FCAC does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidates for political office. This website is intended only to provide non-partisan voter education.