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Voter Registration
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Online, by mail, and in person. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Thirty (30) days prior to the election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | Automatic voter registration when Alaskans apply for a Permanent Fund Dividend. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Same Day | For presidential elections only | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Application
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excuse | No excuse required | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Automatic | No | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Deadline | Ten (10) days prior to election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Valid for X# of Cycles | Same cycle only | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Absentee Ballot Return (other than by mail)
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voter ID | Signature Verification and witness statement. | Witness requirement suspended. | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | Yes | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Drop Box | Not mentioned | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
| Return Deadline | Election Day | No Changes | No Legislative Activity |
Ballot Harvesting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | No | No Change | No Legislative Movement |
| Limited 3rd Party | May only help voters with disabilities. | No Change | No Legislative Movement |
| Paid Political Operatives | Not mentioned | No Change | No Legislative Movement |
Early Voting
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Mail | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| In Person | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - Absentee Ballot
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Verification | Yes | No Change | No Legislative Movement |
| Witness Statement | Required | Waived by order of Alaska Supreme Court. | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
| Cure Process | No cure process | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voter Identification - In Person
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Requested | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other Options | Non-photo ID including voter registration card, utility bills, etc. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Provisional Ballots | May be cured up to 10 days after the election. | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
Voting Day
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Wait Time | Not mentioned | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Electioneering | 200 feet | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Other | - | - | - |
Voter Rolls
| Pre-COVID | During 2020 | 2021 Legislative Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update Frequency | Annually | No Change | No Legislative Activity |
| Voter Removal | Death or moving | No Change | No Legislative Activity |