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.