The Arctic Village Council and others sued to block the requirement this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Superior Court Judge Dani Crosby ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, but the order was put on hold after the Division of Elections appealed.
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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.
Sitka couple united in push for voter accessibility and in life
Absentee voting is available in Alaska through Monday, Nov. 5, but not all registered voters can cast their ballot. Blind and visually impaired voters in need of special machines will have to wait until election day — and that doesn’t sit well with one married couple in Sitka.
Youth who increase voter turnout could win big cash with this contest
The school or youth group that increases the voter turnout in its district the most wins. The first place winner will receive $10,000, and the second place winner will receive $5,000.
2018 municipal election — here’s what you need to know
By Wednesday, Juneau will have a new mayor and three new Assembly members. The municipal election is Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
House Majority Leader Chris Tuck pushes reforms to improve voter turnout
House Bill 1 would give people the option to permanently vote by mail and allow for same day registration, among other things. It’s intended to help rural Alaska especially — which tends to vote blue — which could help Democrats in statewide races.