Alaska
Alaska
GradeB-
Year2024
TierMid Tier

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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.