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Fairbanks City Council Election 2026

Election Date:October 6, 2026Register by:September 6, 2026
Current holder:Jerry Cleworth(Republican)

The Fairbanks City Council Election 2026 is a municipal election held on October 6, 2026, to fill seats on the Fairbanks City Council. Voters will elect council members to represent the city's districts and oversee local governance, including budgeting, public safety, and municipal services.

About This Race

The Fairbanks City Council Election 2026 is a municipal election held on October 6, 2026, to fill seats on the Fairbanks City Council. Voters will elect council members to represent the city's districts and oversee local governance, including budgeting, public safety, and municipal services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 6, 2026
Registration Deadline
September 6, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 4, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Fairbanks City Council Election 2026, residents must register by September 6, 2026, either online via the Alaska Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at designated locations. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM AKST; acceptable ID includes a voter ID card, driver's license, or other state-issued photo identification. Early voting is available from September 21 to October 4, 2026, at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Clerk's Office and other designated sites.

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Incumbent
Republican

Jerry Cleworth

Fairbanks City Council Seat B

Biography

Jerry Cleworth is a retired Fairbanks Police Department captain and former city council member with over two decades of public safety and municipal service experience. He is seeking re-election to continue advocating for police funding, road maintenance, and responsible city budgeting.

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Anchorage Assembly Member

Anchorage Assembly

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Democratic

David Guttenberg

Fairbanks City Council Seat A

Biography

David Guttenberg is a former Interior Alaska State Senator and longtime educator who has served on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly. He is running to bring experienced leadership to the city council, focusing on affordable housing, infrastructure improvement, and supporting small businesses.

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