Confirmed officialPrimary election
Alaska
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Top-four nonpartisan open primary; top four advance to the ranked-choice general election. Registration closed July 19, 2026. In-person absentee (early) voting opened Aug 3 and ran through Election Day, Aug 18, at Division of Elections locations with site-specific hours. Historical — election already held; record retained for archive.
Election date18August 2026
Countdown · election day
Aug 18Election date · Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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- U.S. Senate
- Governor
- U.S. House (all districts)
- State Legislature
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Retrieved 10/9/2026