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Ballotpedia covered nine local ballot measures in Alaska in 2022 for voters in Anchorage on April 5, and four local ballot measures in Alaska in 2022 for voters in Juneau on October 4.
In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.
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Election dates
October 4
Juneau
- See also: Juneau, Alaska ballot measures
Voters in Juneau decided four ballot measures on October 4, 2022: two bond issues, one sales tax measure, and one referendum.
• Juneau, Alaska, Proposition 1, City Hall Construction Bond Measure (October 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported issuing $35.0 million in general obligation bonds for constructing and equipping a new city hall. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $35.0 million in general obligation bonds for constructing and equipping a new city hall. |
• Juneau, Alaska, Proposition 2, Park Improvement Bond Measure (October 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported the issuing $6.6 million in bonds for park improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed the issuing $6.6 million in bonds for park improvements. |
• Juneau, Alaska, Proposition 3, Extension of Temporary 1% Areawide Sales Tax Measure (October 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported continuing the existing 1% sales tax rate for an additional five years, until September 30, 2028. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing the 1% sales tax rate for an additional five years, until September 30, 2028. |
• Juneau, Alaska, Proposition 4, Real Estate Transaction Referendum (October 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported repealing Code section 15.05.105, which requires the disclosure of real estate sale prices with the city's assessor. |
A "no" vote opposed repealing Code section 15.05.105, which requires the disclosure of real estate sale prices with the city's assessor. |
April 5
Anchorage
- See also: Anchorage, Alaska ballot measures
Voters in Anchorage decided nine ballot measures on April 5, 2022: six bond measures, one property tax measure, and two annexation issues.
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 1, School District Improvements Bond Issue (April 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Anchorage to issue $111.09 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to Anchorage school districts with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $24.73 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Anchorage to issue $111.09 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to Anchorage school districts with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $24.73 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 2, Areawide Facilities Bond Issue (April 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Anchorage to issue $2.4 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to Anchorage facilities, including the Fleet Maintenance Shop, with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.48 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Anchorage to issue $2.4 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to Anchorage facilities, including the Fleet Maintenance Shop, with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.48 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 3, Public Safety and Transit Bond Issue (April 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Anchorage to issue $2.38 million in general obligation bonds for improvements to the Anchorage Area-Wide Radio Network, acquiring new ambulances and transit vehicles, and school zone safety improvements, with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.47 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Anchorage to issue $2.38 million in general obligation bonds for improvements to the Anchorage Area-Wide Radio Network, acquiring new ambulances and transit vehicles, and school zone safety improvements, with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.47 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 4, Roads and Storm Drainage Bond Issue (April 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Anchorage to issue $34.87 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $8.93 per $100,000 in assessed value and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.27. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Anchorage to issue $34.87 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $8.93 per $100,000 in assessed value and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.27. |
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 5, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (April 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Anchorage to issue $3.87 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.90 per $100,000 in assessed value and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.64. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Anchorage to issue $3.87 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements to the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.90 per $100,000 in assessed value and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.64. |
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 6, Fire Service Area Bond Issue (April 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Anchorage to issue $2.1 million in general obligation bonds for replacing fire engines and Anchorage Fire Department facility improvements with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.45 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Anchorage to issue $2.1 million in general obligation bonds for replacing fire engines and Anchorage Fire Department facility improvements with an estimated increase in annual property taxes of $0.45 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the maximum mill rate in Mountain Park/Robin Hill RRSA by 0.50 mills ($50 per $100,000 in assessed value), from 1.30 mills to 1.80 mills to fund local road maintenance and repairs. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the maximum mill rate in Mountain Park/Robin Hill RRSA by 0.50 mills ($50 per $100,000 in assessed value), from 1.30 mills to 1.80 mills to fund local road maintenance and repairs. |
• Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition No. 8, De-Annexation of Rabbit Creek View and Heights (April 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported de-annexing Rabbit Creek View and Heights Subdivision Block 5V lots 4A, 5A, and 6A from the Rabbit Creek View and Heights LRSA. |
A "no" vote opposed de-annexing Rabbit Creek View and Heights Subdivision Block 5V lots 4A, 5A, and 6A from the Rabbit Creek View and Heights LRSA. |
A "yes" vote supported annexing Rabbit Creek View and Heights Subdivision Block 5V lots 4A, 5A, and 6A to the Bear Valley LRSA if voters in the Rabbit Creek View and Heights LRSA approve the de-annexation. |
A "no" vote opposed annexing Rabbit Creek View and Heights Subdivision Block 5V lots 4A, 5A, and 6A to the Bear Valley LRSA. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Alaska
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Alaska.
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Poll timesIn Alaska, polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time. Alaska is divided between the Alaska time zone and the Hawaii-Aleutian time zone. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1][2] Registration
To register to vote in Alaska, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Alaska, and at least 18 years of age or within 90 days of their 18th birthday. An individual convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude may not register to vote until their voting rights have been restored. If registered to vote in another state, applicants must be willing to cancel that registration in order to vote in Alaska. To vote in Alaska, registered voters must be at least 18 years old and have been a resident of the state and election district for at least 30 days.[3] Prospective voters can register online, with a paper form, or in person at a Division of Elections Office or a voter registration agency.[4] The deadline to register or make changes to a registration is 30 days before an election.[5] If submitting an application form by mail, fax, or email, the applicant must provide one of the following forms of identification either with his or her application or when voting for the first time:[5]
Automatic registrationAlaska automatically registers eligible individuals to vote when they apply for a Permanent Fund Dividend, unless they opt out.[7] Online registration
Alaska has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationAlaska allows same-day voter registration in presidential election years, but voters who do so can vote only for the offices of president and vice president.[8] Residency requirementsAlaska law requires 30 days of residency in the state and election district before a person may vote.[9] According to the Division of Elections' website, "you are considered an Alaska resident if you reside in the state and intend to remain a resident or, if you temporarily leave the state, you have intention to return (Active military members, spouses or dependents are exempt from the intent to return requirement)."[3] Verification of citizenshipAlaska does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[10] As of November 2024, five states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, and New Hampshire — had passed laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration. However, only two of those states' laws were in effect, in Arizona and New Hampshire. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allowed noncitizens to vote in some local elections as of November 2024. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe site My Voter Information, run by the Alaska Department of Elections, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsAlaska requires voters to present non-photo identification while voting.[11][12] The following were accepted forms of identification as of July 2024. Click here for the Alaska Division of Elections' page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
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Additional elections
Anchorage
- See also: Alaska elections, 2022
April 5, 2022
June 21, 2022
Juneau
- See also: Alaska elections, 2022
October 4, 2022
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Polling Place Hours," accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ Find Law, "Alaska Statutes Title 15. Elections 15.15.320. Voters in line when polls close," accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Alaska Division of Elections, "Who Can Register And Who Can Vote?" accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Register to Vote or Update Your Voter Registration," accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Alaska Division of Elections, "State of Alaska Voter Registration Application," accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Alaska Department of Revenue, “Automatic voter registration,” accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Presidential Elections," accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ Alaska Department of Revenue, “Automatic voter registration,” accessed March 1, 2023
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Alaska State Legislature, "Alaska Statutes 2018 Sec. 15.15.225 Voter identification at polls," accessed July 15, 2024
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Alaska Division of Elections, "Voting at the Polling Place Election Day," accessed July 15, 2024
