Anchorage Reapportionment
In November 2021, the Anchorage Assembly began the reapportionment process with the passage of AR 2021-382 which declares the Assembly malapportioned.
What is Reapportionment?
Every ten years after the U.S. Census is complete, governments across the country update their election districts to match the new population data. In Anchorage, the process is called "Reapportionment."
Anchorage Reapportionment Committee
Led by a Reapportionment Committee, the process is charged with reviewing the State final redistricting plan, taking public input, and developing proposed maps for the Anchorage Assembly to consider for adoption to realign the boundaries of the six Assembly election districts to ensure fair and equal representation.
This reapportionment will include a new 12th Assembly seat that was approved by Municipality of Anchorage voters in 2020.
“Now that the state has completed their redistricting process, we can begin our municipal reapportionment. This is an important part of our elections process and our committee is looking forward to working with the community to develop fair and equal representation in the new district maps.”
Over the next few months, preliminary plans and maps will be shared with the public for feedback. The committee plans to host two town halls in January 2022 to share plans and gather community input. The committee also issued a proposed timeline. Dates may change, so visit the Reapportionment Committee webpage for updates.
How to Vote
To register to vote in Alaska, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Alaska (You must have been a resident of Alaska and of the election district in which you seek to vote for at least 30 days before an election in order to vote in that election.)
- Be at least 18 years old or within 90 days of your 18th birthday
- Not have been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, unless your voting rights have been restored
- Not be registered to vote in another state unless you are willing to cancel your registration in that state
You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election you wish to vote in.
To cast your ballot, physically go to your polling place to vote. The Alaska Black Caucus recommends voting by absentee to reduce the spread of COVID19.
You can also call 1-888-383-8683 or 907-269-8683 (within the Municipality of Anchorage) to find your polling place.
The My Voter Information page will also have your polling place listed.
Vote by Mail
Known as both “absentee voting” and “voting by mail,” Alaskans can request an application to vote from home for any reason, meaning anyone can vote from home.
Anchorage Votes by Mail
Voters registered in Anchorage automatically receive their Municipal Election ballots by mail. You can check your voter registration information and update your address online.
Voting Accommodations
If you are unable to vote in person due to age, serious illness or disability, you can have a personal representative pick up a ballot.
Contact
Alaska Division of Elections
240 Main Street Suite 400
PO Box 110017, Juneau AK, 99811-0017
(907) 465-4611 Fax: (907) 465-3202
elections@alaska.gov
Alaska Director of Elections
Gail Fenumiai
Phone: 907-465-461
Contact Your Regional Elections Office
Region 1 (Juneau) // 907-465-3021
Region 2 (Anchorage) // 907-522-8683
Region 3 (Mat-Su) // 907-373-8952
Region 4 (Fairbanks) // 907-451-2835
Region 5 (Nome) // 907-443-4285
Anchorage Elections
Office of the Municipal Clerk
632 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 250
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 343-4311