YOUTH AND THE VOTE

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Alaska

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VOTER TURNOUT 18-29
30.40% 42.80% 39.70% 45.70% 24.20% Frey*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-19
– – – – – CIRCLE*
REGISTRATION RATE 18-24
– – 48.30% – 45.50% Census*
VOTER TURNOUT 18-24
– – 35.50% – 25% Census*

ALASKA

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25.00%

YOUTH TURNOUT

Ages 18-24 (Census)

ALASKA YOUTH VOTE

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2026

Alaska voters can use the following resources to register, learn about candidates, find voting locations, request absentee ballots, and understand the election process.

OFFICIAL ELECTION INFORMATION
Alaska Division of Elections
https://www.elections.alaska.gov/

This website provides election calendars, candidate information, sample ballots, registration services, polling place information, election results, and official announcements.

REGISTER TO VOTE
https://www.elections.alaska.gov/voter-registration/

Use this resource to review voter registration requirements and available registration methods.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE
https://www.elections.alaska.gov/

Use the official election website to find the polling place assigned to your voting address.

SAMPLE BALLOTS AND CANDIDATE INFORMATION
https://www.elections.alaska.gov/

Review official sample ballots and candidate information before Election Day.

ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING
https://www.elections.alaska.gov/voter-information/absentee-and-early-voting/

Learn about absentee voting, early voting locations, ballot applications, and voting procedures for eligible voters.

MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS
https://www.elections.alaska.gov/

Military members and eligible overseas voters can use Alaska’s election resources to learn about registration and absentee voting.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE
Alaska election results and election data are available through the Division of Elections website. Voters can use these records to learn about past election participation and official results.

2024

TOP STRATEGIES/INITIATIVES TO INCREASE REGISTRATION & TURNOUT

Statewide Policies and Resources

High school Initiatives

  • Youth Vote Ambassador program for high school students who are at least 16.
  • Anchorage youth created Youth Vote to support civic engagement by young eligible voters. 
  • State-sponsored 2022 sticker contest winners.
  • Alaska Teen Media focuses on issues of concern to youth across multiple media.

College and University initiatives

Other Factors and Initiatives

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This profile was prepared by Your Voice Matters, a nonpartisan initiative to increase registration of youth.

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