Voting Rights

A collection of red, white, and blue images related to voting: circular "Vote" sticker, footprints with "Go Vote" written next to them, and a ballot with yes/no checkboxes.

The ACLU of Alaska works to protect and expand the right to vote through legislation, litigation, and voter education. Our overarching goal is to make voting as easy and accessible as possible, and to ensure that all eligible voters have an opportunity to cast a ballot that will be counted. We strive to defeat laws restricting the right to vote, address race discrimination in voting, especially in Alaskan Native communities, and promote electoral reforms to increase access to the ballot.

 

 

The Latest

News & Commentary
Voting for AS

The rules around voting for American Samoans living in Alaska are confusing. The State of Alaska should fix the problem, not file charges.

The ACLU and ACLU of Alaska filed an amicus brief in Alaska v. Smith, a case that highlights the serious consequences of the confusing nature of voting rights in Alaska for U.S. nationals from American Samoa.
Press Release
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State court rules Alaska Division of Elections is not required to implement a notice-and-cure system for absentee ballots

On Friday, the Alaska Superior Court denied a motion filed on behalf of the League of Women Voters, Arctic Village Council, and two individual Alaskans who asserted that the state violated the due process rights of voters.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
News & Commentary
PRG

A new and improved Prisoner Rights Guide for incarcerated people in Alaska

With support from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, we’ve revamped the Prisoner Rights Guide for incarcerated Alaskans.
News & Commentary
Voting Prison Project

Prison Project Voting Rights Guide for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated Alaskans

Alaskans who are pre-trial, completing their sentence for non-felonies, or are formerly incarcerated have the right to vote.
Court Case
Aug 23, 2022

Arctic Village Council, et al v. State of Alaska, DOE

Court Case
Sep 29, 2020

Arctic Village Council v. Meyer

The lawsuit seeks to waive a provision of state law for the November general election that requires voters who submit a mail-in absentee ballot to have a witness sign their ballot return envelope even in the midst of a highly contagious and deadly pandemic.
Court Case
Feb 20, 2010

Alaska v. Holder

Court Case
Feb 16, 2010

Nick v. Bethel