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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 2019 Regular Borough election will be held onTuesday October 1, 2019.
October 1,2019 Borough Election Timeline
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 1 and 26th at noon. Filing forms and instructions will be available July 1.
Sample ballots forthe October 1, 2019, Borough election will be available on September 11, 2019.
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 2019 Regular Borough election will be held on
October 1,
Candidate Filing
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 1 and 26th at noon. Filing forms and instructions will be available July 1.
| The following seats will be on the October 1, 2019 ballot for election: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | (1) 3-year term |
David Landis |
| Assembly | (2) 3-year terms: | Judith McQuerry Rodney Dial |
| School Board | (2) 3-year terms |
Bridgett Mattson Tom Heutte |
| School Board |
(1) 1-year term |
Vacant (as of March 15) |
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 1, Filing for Borough office occurs between August 1st and 26th at noon. 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 2019 APOC Public Official Financial Disclosure Statement. These forms must be submitted together to the Borough Clerk’s office no later than 12:00 p.m. on August 26, 2019. 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
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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
You may vote as early as 15 days prior to a Borough election: absentee in person, absentee by mail, or by electronic transmission.
Absentee In Person
- Borough Clerk's Office or City Clerk's Office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 16 - 30, 2019
- 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