Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR

For yet another session, the Alaska Legislature did not make any substantive changes to its election laws. Due to its lack of action, Alaska received a B- on this year’s progress report.

Looking Back

Where Alaska Started at the Beginning of 2024

• Automatic Voter Registration: Secure AVR
• Online Voter Registration: DMV ID
• Same-Day Registration: Yes (Presidential Race Only)
• Restoration of Rights: Parole and/or Probation Disenfranchisement
• Vote by Mail: No-Excuse
• Electronic Registration Information Center Member: Yes
• Early Voting Opportunities: In-Person Absentee/Regular Ballot Early Voting
• ID Requirements: ID Requested, but not Required

Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Alaska as of 2024, we considered the state a middle tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2024 activity against other middle tier states. Last year, Alaska was a top tier state.

How Our Tier Compares

• COVI (2024): 19th
• EPI Score (2022): 24th
• CLC State Scorecard (2022): 7/10
• MAP Democracy Rating (2022): MEDIUM

2024: This Past Year

Legislative Action

The Alaska Legislature did not pass any election-related bills during the 2024 session.