Palmer and Wasilla are filling city council seats. Here’s how to apply for an interview.
March 27, 2025
A pair of recent resignations have left the cities with empty council seats that will be filled through direct appointments.
Elections
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Mat-Su election law update allows more poll watchers, reaffirms ballot hand count rule
March 20, 2025
The update allows political parties to send poll watchers during borough elections.
Mat-Su extends ballot machines ban, tweaks Assembly member residency rules
January 22, 2025
The update blocks Mat-Su election officials from using paper counting machines to tally total ballots.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider ballot counting machine ban, Assembly residency rules update
January 15, 2025
The proposals would prohibit the use of paper-counting machines on Election Day and remove a resignation requirement for some Assembly members who move out of their districts.
Recount pending in Houston City Council election
October 08, 2024
The recount was requested by a write-in candidate who cited irregularities in official election documents.
Q&As with Mat-Su Assembly, Mayor and School Board Candidates
October 07, 2024
Candidates for Mat-Su mayor, assembly and school board respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races
October 05, 2024
The races were too close before a final count was released Friday night.
Alaska’s voter registration deadline is Sunday, but most residents don’t need to worry
October 03, 2024
Alaska has the earliest voter registration deadline of any American state.
Houston and Palmer city council races too close to call after Tuesday’s election
October 03, 2024
Vote tallies will be updated over the week, city officials said.
Early voter turnout in Wasilla, Palmer city elections lags compared to last year
September 30, 2024
Early voting for elections in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer runs through Monday. Election Day is Tuesday.
Mat-Su voters will see two major changes on November ballots
September 26, 2024
The subtle yet significant changes impact candidate term lengths and partisan labeling.
What would a statewide hand-count election look like in Alaska?
September 23, 2024
The Mat-Su already has already switched to hand-counting its elections. But what would it look like statewide?
The 2024 voter registration deadline is coming. Here’s what you need to know.
September 18, 2024
To vote in the November election, you must register by Oct. 6.