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Alaska elections & voting

Electoral votes, voting rules, and presidential results for Alaska.

How Alaska votes

In 2024, Alaska voted Republican. It has backed the Republican Party in its last 5 consecutive elections.

3
electoral votes
Voter IDNo-excuse absenteeEarly votingSame-day registrationAutomatic registration

Voting rules

ID Requested
Active

Voters asked to show ID but can sign sworn statement

Voter ID
Effective: 2020

Non-strict ID - voters without ID can sign oath

No-Excuse Absentee Voting
Active

Any registered voter can request mail ballot

Mail-In Voting
Effective: 2020

All voters receive absentee ballot application automatically

Early Voting Available
Active

15 days of early voting before Election Day

Early Voting
Effective: 2004

Early voting centers available statewide

Same-Day Registration
Active

Voters can register and vote on Election Day

Same-Day Registration
Effective: 2016

Allows voter registration up to and including Election Day

Election history

How Alaska has voted in presidential elections.

  • 2024RepublicanDonald Trump3 EV
  • 2020RepublicanDonald Trump3 EV
  • 2016RepublicanDonald Trump3 EV
  • 2012RepublicanMitt Romney3 EV
  • 2008RepublicanJohn McCain3 EV

Timeline

2020s

2024
Election
Republican
major

2024 Presidential Election

Donald Trump won AK with 3 electoral votes

2020
Rule Change
Voter ID
major

ID Requested

Voters asked to show ID but can sign sworn statement

2020
Rule Change
Mail Voting
major

No-Excuse Absentee Voting

Any registered voter can request mail ballot

2020
Election
Republican
major

2020 Presidential Election

Donald Trump won AK with 3 electoral votes

2010s

2016
Rule Change
Same-Day Registration
moderate

Same-Day Registration

Voters can register and vote on Election Day

2016
Election
Republican
major

2016 Presidential Election

Donald Trump won AK with 3 electoral votes

2012
Election
Republican
major

2012 Presidential Election

Mitt Romney won AK with 3 electoral votes

2000s

2008
Election
Republican
major

2008 Presidential Election

John McCain won AK with 3 electoral votes

2004
Rule Change
Early Voting
moderate

Early Voting Available

15 days of early voting before Election Day

This site explains the structure and history of U.S. federal elections and is not an official government resource. All data shown is for educational purposes only.