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The Anchorage City Council Election 2026 is a local election where voters choose members of the Anchorage Assembly, the city's legislative body. Council members approve the city budget, pass ordinances, and provide oversight of city departments including public works and public safety. This election matters because it determines who will shape policies on issues like homelessness, infrastructure, and economic development in Alaska's largest city.
Voters in Anchorage will elect members of the school board in a local election. School board members are responsible for setting policies, overseeing budgets, and making decisions about curriculum and school operations that affect local students and families.
Incumbent: Dave Bronson
The Anchorage Municipal Election on April 7, 2026 will determine the city's mayor and fill several seats on the Anchorage Assembly. This municipal election features nonpartisan races where candidates run without party affiliations appearing on the ballot, though many have known political leanings.
Incumbent: Margo Bellamy
The Anchorage Municipal Election for School Board on April 7, 2026, will determine members of the Anchorage School Board, which governs the Anchorage School District, the largest in Alaska. Three seats are up for election, with candidates running non-partisan races for three-year terms.
Incumbent: Jerry Cleworth
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.
The Juneau City Council Election 2026 is a local election held on October 6, 2026, to elect members of the Juneau City Council in Alaska. These seats are part of the municipal government responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city services.
The Sitka City Council Election 2026 is a municipal election held on October 6, 2026, in Sitka, Alaska. Voters will elect members to the Sitka City Council, the local legislative body responsible for city ordinances, budget approval, and municipal services.
The Palmer County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election held in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Borough (often referred to as Palmer County in local context) to fill seats on the borough assembly, which functions as the county-level governing body. Voters will elect commissioners responsible for overseeing local services, infrastructure, and budgetary decisions for the region.
The Soldotna County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election in Alaska where voters will elect one or more commissioners to serve on the Soldotna Borough Assembly, which governs the Kenai Peninsula Borough. This election determines local policy on infrastructure, public safety, land use, and municipal services for residents of Soldotna and surrounding areas.
The Homer City Council Election 2026 is a local election in Homer, Alaska, to fill three seats on the seven-member city council. Voters will elect council members to serve three-year terms beginning in January 2027, with responsibilities including municipal budgeting, land use, and public services.
The Soldotna City Council Election 2026 is a local municipal election held on October 6, 2026, to fill multiple seats on the Soldotna City Council in Alaska. Voters will elect council members who will oversee city operations, budgets, and local policies affecting the Kenai Peninsula community.
The Ketchikan City Council Election 2026 is a local municipal election in Ketchikan, Alaska, to fill seats on the city council. Voters will elect council members to serve three-year terms, with responsibilities including local budgeting, public safety oversight, and municipal code enforcement.
The Wasilla City Council Election 2026 is a municipal election held on October 6, 2026, to fill seats on the Wasilla City Council in Alaska. Voters will elect council members to represent the city's wards or at-large positions, depending on the specific seats up for election this cycle.
The Kodiak County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, where voters will elect one or more commissioners to serve on the borough's governing body. The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly functions as the county-level government, overseeing services such as public safety, infrastructure, and resource management.
Incumbent: Tina Cooper
The Kenai City Council Election 2026 is a municipal election to fill seats on the Kenai City Council in Alaska. Voters will elect council members to serve three-year terms, responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city policy.
The Fairbanks Municipal Election on October 6, 2026, will determine the mayor and members of the Fairbanks City Council. This city-level election in Alaska is a nonpartisan race where voters will choose local leaders responsible for municipal governance, budgeting, and public services.
Incumbent: Melissa Haas
The Fairbanks Municipal Election for School Board will be held on October 6, 2026, to elect members of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Board of Education. Voters will choose candidates to set policy, oversee the district budget, and guide educational direction for public schools in the Fairbanks area.
Incumbent: Beth Weldon
The Juneau Municipal Election on October 6, 2026, will determine the Mayor and members of the Juneau Assembly. Voters in Alaska's capital city will elect the city's chief executive and legislative body responsible for local governance, budgeting, and policy decisions.
Incumbent: Miguel Santos
The Juneau Municipal Election for School Board will be held on October 6, 2026, to fill seats on the Juneau School District Board of Education. Voters will elect members who will oversee district policies, budget, and educational standards for public schools in Alaska's capital city.
This election determines Alaska's representative in the United States Senate. Voters will choose a candidate to serve a six-year term in Congress, influencing national legislation and policy.
Incumbent: Suzanne LaFrance
The Anchorage Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election to choose the mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. The mayor serves as the city's chief executive, overseeing municipal operations, managing public services, and representing Anchorage in state and federal matters. This election decides leadership for Alaska's most populous city.
The Anchorage City Council Election 2027 is a local election to select members of the Anchorage City Council. As the legislative branch of municipal government, the council passes ordinances, approves the budget, and sets policy for Alaska's largest city. This election determines representation on the city's governing body.
The Anchorage School Board Election 2027 is a local election to choose members of the Anchorage School Board. This election determines governance of the Anchorage School District, influencing curriculum, budget allocation, and educational policy for Alaska's largest school district. Voters will select representatives responsible for overseeing public education in the municipality.
The Fairbanks City Council Election 2027 is a local election for city council positions in Fairbanks, Alaska. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which sets municipal policy and oversees city services. This election determines the legislative body of Fairbanks' city government.
The Palmer Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election for the mayor of Palmer, Alaska. Voters will select the city's chief executive to lead municipal operations and oversee local government functions. This election determines the top official in Palmer's city government.
The Soldotna Mayoral Election 2027 is a local election for the mayor of Soldotna, Alaska. Voters will choose the city's chief executive responsible for managing municipal affairs and implementing local policies. This election selects the leader of Soldotna's city government.
The Nome City Council Election 2027 is a local election for city council positions in Nome, Alaska. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which oversees municipal operations and enacts local laws. This election determines the leadership of Nome's city government.
The Bethel City Council Election 2027 is a local election for city council positions in Bethel, Alaska. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which governs municipal affairs and implements local policies. This election selects the governing body for Bethel's city government.
The Ketchikan County Commissioner Election 2027 is a local election for county commissioner positions in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. Voters will elect officials to serve on the borough assembly, which oversees county-level governance and services. This election determines representation for Ketchikan area residents in local government.
The Anchorage City Council Election 2028 is a local election for city council positions in Anchorage, Alaska. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which enacts local ordinances and oversees municipal services. This election determines the legislative branch of Anchorage's city government.
The Anchorage School Board Election 2028 is a local election for school board positions in Anchorage, Alaska. Voters will elect members to govern the Anchorage School District, overseeing educational policies and school operations. This election shapes the direction of public education in Anchorage.
The Fairbanks County Commissioner Election 2026 is a local election for county commissioner positions in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Voters will elect officials to serve on the county commission, which oversees county-level governance and services. This election determines representation for Fairbanks area residents in county government.
The Kodiak Mayoral Election 2028 is a local election for the mayor of Kodiak, Alaska. Voters will choose the city's chief executive responsible for overseeing municipal operations and implementing local policies. This election selects the leader of Kodiak's city government.
Incumbent: Maura Healey
The Juneau City Council Election 2028 is a local election for city council positions in Juneau, Alaska. Voters will elect representatives to serve on the city council, which oversees municipal policies and services. This election determines local leadership for the city of Juneau.