What to know about Alaska’s general election

An Alaskan votes in the primary election at the State Office Building in Juneau on Aug. 18, 2026. (Jamie Diep/KTOO)
Alaskans have until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to vote in this year’s statewide general election.
Here’s what you need to know:
What races are on the ballot?
Using ranked choice voting, Alaskans will elect a new governor and choose a U.S. House member and a U.S. Senator. They’ll also vote on all state House seats and half of the state Senate.
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