There are only a couple of days left for early or absentee voting. Here's where to vote in person, and how to vote online or by mail in the August 18 primary.
Communities across Bristol Bay have polling places open for in-person early or absentee voting, as well as voting on the August 18 primary. But not all places have in-person voting for both early voters and those going to the polls on the primary. Some communities offer in-person voting only for early or absentee voters. Others just have in-person voting on the August 18 primary election.
People can vote by mail for any reason. (Mail applications for the primary election had to be submitted by August 8.) Alaska is also offering a new online application to receive a ballot by email, which must be submitted online by August 17. Online ballots must be printed out and mailed in -- they have to be postmarked by August 18. Faxed ballots must be received by August 18.
Safety measures will be in place at polling places to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The polling places will follow all CDC recommendations and state health mandates. Poll workers will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment, such as face shields, masks, and gloves. Election officials will also be required to disinfect all areas throughout the day. Hand sanitizer will be available for voters to use, and the state is encouraging voters to wear masks.
The final day for early or in-person voting is Monday, August 17. In-person voting is on primary day, Tuesday, August 18.
Here are Bristol Bay communities with early-voting sites, in-person election day voting, or both, as listed by the Alaska Division of Elections. If your community has an update on in-person primary voting, let us know by emailing isabelle@kdlg.org or calling 907-842-2200.
Dillingham Census Area
Dillingham – in-person early/absentee and primary day voting
Location: Dillingham City Hall
Early/absentee voting hours: By appointment only, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call to make an appointment at 907-842-5212.
Election day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Aleknagik – primary day voting
Location: Aleknagik City Hall
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Clark's Point – primary day voting
Location: Clark's Point Village Council Office
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Ekwok – in-person early/absentee and election day voting
Location: Ekwok City Hall
Early/absentee voting hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Koliganek – in-person early/absentee and primary day voting
Location: Koliganek Village Council Building
Early/absentee voting hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Manokotak – primary day voting
The election official originally scheduled to run the polls on primary day has opted out, so Manokotak is still working to find workers for the poll.
Location: Manokotak City Office
Election day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Alaska is also offering a new online application to receive a ballot by email, which must be submitted online by August 17. Online ballots must be printed out and mailed in -- they have to be postmarked by August 18. Faxed ballots must be received by August 18.
New Stuyahok – primary day voting
Location: New Stuyahok City Hall
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Togiak – in-person early/absentee and primary day voting
Location: Togiak City Office
Early/absentee voting hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Twin Hills – in-person early/absentee
Location: Twin Hills Village Council Building
Early/absentee voting hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bristol Bay Borough
Naknek – in-person early/absentee and primary day voting
Location: Borough Building Assembly Room
Early/absentee voting hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
King Salmon – primary day voting
Location: King Salmon Village Council Building
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
South Naknek – primary day voting
Location: South Naknek Community Hall
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Lake and Peninsula Borough
Chignik Bay – in-person early/absentee and primary day voting
Location: Chignik Community Hall
Early/absentee voting hours: 8 a.m – 5 p.m.
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Chignik Lake – in-person early/absentee voting
Location: Chignik Lake Council Building
Early/absentee voting hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Egegik – primary day voting
Location: Egegik City Hall
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Igiugig – in-person early/absentee voting
Location: Igiugig Village Council Building
Early/absentee voting hours: By appointment only 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call to make an appointment at 907-533-3260.
Levelock – primary day voting
Location: Levelock Rec Hall/Rainbow Hall
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Newhalen – primary day voting
Location: Newhalen Community Hall
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Kokhanok – primary day voting
Location: Kokhanok Community Hall
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Nondalton – in-person early/absentee and primary day voting
Location: Nondalton Community Hall
Early/absentee voting hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Pedro Bay – in-person early/absentee and primary voting
Location: Pedro Bay Village Council Building
Early/absentee voting hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Primary day polling hours: 7 a.m – 8 p.m.
Perryville – in-person early/absentee voting
Location: Native Village of Perryville Building
Early/absentee voting hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pilot Point – in-person early/absentee voting
Location: Pilot Point City Hall
Early/absentee voting hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Port Alsworth – in-person early/absentee voting
Location: Corrine Olsen Resident
Early/absentee voting hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Contact the author at isabelle@kdlg.org or 907-842-2200.
