Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR

Once again, the Alaska Legislature did not make any substantive changes to its election laws this past session. 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 2025

• Automatic Voter Registration: Secure AVR
• Online Voter Registration: only with Alaska 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 2025 activity against other middle tier states.

How Our Tier Compares

• COVI (2024): 21st
• EPI Score (2022): 24th

2025: This Past Year

Legislative Action

• The Alaska Legislature did not pass any election-related bills during the 2025 session.