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October 2,
(to be posted October 2 after closing of polls) October 2, 2018 Election Canvass Board Results (available October 3) 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
The 2018 Regular Borough election will be held on
October 2, 2018 Notice of Election
October 2,
Election Ballots
Sample ballots for
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 |
Fawn Mountain Elementary School 400 Old Homestead Road |
Candidate & Public Official Information
In order for a candidate’s name to appear on the October 2, Filing for Borough office occurs annually between August 1st and 27th. 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.
Declaration of Candidacy and Nominating Petition for Borough Assembly
Declaration of Candidacy and Nominating Petition for School Board
All candidates must also complete and submit the 2018 APOC Public Official Financial Disclosure Statement. These forms must be submitted together to the Borough Clerk’s office no later than noon on August 27, 2018. 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 and 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.
Absentee In Person
- Borough Clerk's Office or City Clerk's Office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 17 - October 1, 2018
- 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 by 9 a.m. the morning after the election
- 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
- Must be received by the Clerk by 9 a.m. the morning after the election