The Alaska Division of Elections said that it didn’t know people were living in Mertarvik until a week before the election.
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Civil rights groups have a request: drop the witness signature on ballots
A Division of Elections spokesperson said the lack of a proper witness signature was the number one reason why the division rejected ballots in 2016 and 2018.
In-person or by mail, here’s what Alaskans need to know to vote this year
For mail-in voting, applications for the primary are due Saturday, Aug. 8.
Watch: Juneau Assembly holds meeting to discuss fireworks, October election
The meeting agenda includes several public hearings, including an emergency ordinance that would mandate masks for anyone attending Friday’s fireworks display outside their cars.
State plans to mail absentee ballot applications to seniors, prompting calls to send them to all Alaska voters
Lt. Gov. Meyer said the state is encouraging voters to request absentee ballots or to vote early to reduce the lines on election day.
Juneau voters will likely mail ballots in October
City Clerk Beth McEwen recommended the switch largely because of the risks and complications that could arises from holding a normal election during a pandemic.