Ballots for this year’s municipal election are heading from Washington state to registered voters in Juneau on Friday. Residents have until Tuesday, Oct. 6 to vote.
It marks the kickoff of Juneau’s local by-mail election. This year, it features three ballot propositions, three open seats on the Juneau Assembly and two open seats on the school board.
Voters have a few ways to send in their ballots once they are completed. The city has ballot drop boxes in locations throughout the borough. Voters can also mail ballots back or go to one of the two vote centers in town. Ballots sent in by mail need to be postmarked on or before Election Day and a first-class stamp is required.
The five available ballot drop boxes opened Friday. They are located at City Hall, the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company office in Lemon Creek, Douglas Library, the Mendenhall Valley Public Library and the Statter Harbor Boat Launch parking area.
The two vote centers will open on Monday.
The one at City Hall will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
The one at the Valley Library will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Election Day is Tuesday, Oct. 6, but final results won’t be certified until Oct. 20. Find the latest local election coverage at ktoo.org/elections.
