Alaska Voters Head to Polls Tuesday, Nov. 3
Statewide general election covers governor, U.S. House and Senate, state legislature, and two ballot measures.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Should Alaska keep ranked choice voting and open primaries in statewide races?
Alaska holds its statewide general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with voters choosing candidates for governor, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and state legislator. Early and absentee voting opened October 19.
Why it matters
The election includes a ballot measure that would repeal ranked choice voting, which Alaska has used in general elections since 2022. Results will determine the state's representation and whether the voting system changes.
The ballot lists the top four candidates in each race for governor, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate, and Alaska has used ranked choice voting in general elections since 2022. Final outcomes depend on Election Day results that are not yet known.
The players
Andi Story
Andi Story is a Democrat who has served in the Alaska House since 2019 and is running in House District 3 against Republican challenger Annette Kreitzer.
Annette Kreitzer
Annette Kreitzer is a Haines Republican challenging incumbent Democrat Andi Story in House District 3.
Sara Hannan
Sara Hannan is a Democrat running uncontested for the House District 4 seat in Juneau.
The details
Voters can choose candidates for governor, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and state legislator. Ballot Measure 2 would repeal ranked choice voting and open primaries in statewide races, while Ballot Measure 3 would change language on voter qualifications.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: Early and absentee voting opened.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Early voting polling places close at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Statewide general election; polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Alaska's use of ranked choice voting in general elections since 2022 is now under direct voter review through Ballot Measure 2. The outcome will show whether the system adopted in 2022 keeps its support as a statewide election method.
Alaska voters who plan to vote in person can cast ballots at polling places Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and those who have not yet voted can still use early voting until 5 p.m. Monday. Voters should confirm their polling locations before heading out on Election Day.
The takeaway
Voters should check their polling place and ballot before Election Day, since ranked choice voting and the top-four ballot format affect how choices are made. Ballot Measure 2 would change that system if approved.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTOO.
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Should Alaska keep ranked choice voting and open primaries in statewide races?
