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The Borough Clerk's Office is responsible for administering all Borough elections. The regular Borough election is held on the first Tuesday in October of each year to elect members to the Borough Mayor, Assembly and School Board. Propositions, as approved by the Assembly or by initiative petition, may also be included on the ballot.
The 2021 Regular Borough election will be held onTuesday October 5, 2021. Significant dates are provided in the October 5, 2021 Borough Election Timeline.
In order to be a qualified voter of theBorough you must be registered to vote in State elections at a residence address in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough not less than 30 days prior to the election. Residents may register to vote at the Borough Clerk's Office and may also register or update voter information online using the State of Alaska's new online voter registration system at https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/
Voter registration is administered by the State Division of Elections.
For the convenience of the voters, the Borough has seven precincts with a designated polling place in each precinct. The table below provides detailed information on the polling places.
The 2021 Regular Borough election will be held on
Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet
The Sample Borough Ballot shows the candidate races and propositions that may be voted by all duly qualified Borough voters.
The Borough provides a neutral and informative Voter Information Pamphlet that includes the following information:
- General information about voting and voter registration
- Polling place information
- Absentee By-mail and by-electronic means
- Early in-person voting
- Voter Accessibility
- Effects of ballot propositions on Borough taxpayers and citizens
Candidate Filing
The Borough Candidate Listing includes contact information for all candidates who filed for Borough Assembly and School Board and who will be on the 2021 Borough election ballot.
Each year the Ketchikan Gateway Borough has elective seats open for the offices of members of the Borough Mayor and Assembly, and School Board Members. In order for a candidate's name to appear on the ballot, qualified candidates must declare candidacy and submit the required paperwork to the Borough Clerk between August 2 and 25th.
Voter Registration
In order to be a qualified voter of the
Voter registration is administered by the State Division of Elections.
Voting Precincts
For the convenience of the voters, the Borough has seven precincts with a designated polling place in each precinct. The table below provides detailed information on the polling places.
| Precinct | Location |
|---|---|
| Ketchikan No. 1 |
Gateway Recreation Center 601 Schoenbar Rd. |
| Ketchikan No. 2 |
The Plaza 2417 Tongass Avenue |
| Ketchikan No. 3 |
AMHS Ferry Terminal 3501 Tongass Avenue |
| North Tongass No. 1 |
North Tongass Fire Station 6 7550 North Tongass Hwy |
| North Tongass No. 2 |
North Tongass Fire Station 8 13110 North Tongass Hwy |
| Saxman |
Saxman Community Center 2841 South Tongass Hwy |
| South Tongass |
South Tongass Alliance Church 376 Old Homestead Road |
Candidate & Public Official Information
In order for a candidate’s name to appear on the October 5,
Filing for Borough office occurs between August 1st and 25th. Nominating petitions are made available by the Borough Clerk on July 1st. Qualified candidates must submit the completed declaration of candidacy along with the signatures of at least ten (10) qualified Borough voters.
All candidates must also complete and submit the 2021 APOC Public Official Financial Disclosure Statement. These forms must be submitted together to the Borough Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2021. For information regarding candidate and official disclosure statements or to file a disclosure statement online, contact the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
Qualifications for Borough Mayor Candidates
- Borough resident for at least one year prior to the election
- Registered to vote in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough 30 days prior to the election
Qualifications for Borough Assembly Candidates
- Borough resident for at least one year prior to the election
- Registered to vote in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough 30 days prior to the election
Qualifications for Borough School Board Candidates
- Borough resident for at least 30 days prior to the election
- Registered to vote in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough 30 days prior to the election
For more information about becoming a candidate for Borough office, download the Candidate Handbook ( available July 1).
You may vote as early as 15 days prior to a Borough election: early or absentee in person, absentee by mail, or by electronic transmission.
Early or Absentee In Person
- Borough Clerk's Office or City Clerk's Office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 20 - October 4, 2021
- Apply beginning January 1 for all elections within the calendar year: Absentee-by-Mail Ballot Request
- Apply no later than seven days prior to the election
- Use valid mailing address
- Read instructions carefully, sign and have witness sign certificate
- Return mail in envelope provided
- Must be received by the Borough Clerk prior to the beginning of the canvass board meeting.
- Apply beginning 30 days prior to the Borough election: Electronic Absentee Ballot Request
- Apply no later than 5 p.m. the day before the election
- Have valid fax number or email
- Read instructions carefully, sign, and have witness sign certificate
- Return by fax, email, or by mail.
- Ballots returned electronically must be received by 8:00 p.m. election night.
- Ballots returned by mail must be received by the Clerk prior to the beginning of the canvass board meeting.