Fairbanks, Alaska Public Records

City officials also administer economic development incentive programs designed to encourage business expansion and job creation, recognizing that diversification remains crucial in a regional economy still tied to resource extraction and government employment.

The state also permits same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day for those who bring proper identification and proof of residency. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, minimum age of 18 years, and Alaska residency for at least 30 days. Municipal elections occur on the first Tuesday in October during odd-numbered years, when voters select the mayor and city council members. The next election is scheduled for October 7, 2025, featuring races for mayor (four-year term) and three of six council seats (three-year staggered terms). Candidate filing typically opens in July and closes in August. Any municipal ballot measures also appear on the October ballot. The City Clerk's Office at 800 Cushman Street (phone: 907-459-6793) and fairbanks.us provide information about candidates and local measures. Residents can find their polling place using the online Polling Place Lookup tool at elections.alaska.gov or by contacting the regional elections office. Early voting begins 15 days before Election Day at the regional office. On Election Day, multiple locations typically serve voters, including Noel Wien Public Library, Pioneer Park, and various schools and community centers throughout the city. The November 2024 general election saw approximately 52,000 ballots cast across the borough, representing roughly 65% turnout among registered voters. Alaska now uses ranked-choice voting for federal and statewide offices following implementation of a 2020 ballot measure. On November 3, 2026, voters will participate in state-level elections including races for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), one U.S. Senate seat (Alaska's Class II seat currently held by Dan Sullivan, six-year term), and Alaska's at-large U.S. House Representative (two-year term). State legislative races will fill seats in both the Alaska House of Representatives (40 seats, two-year terms) and Alaska State Senate (20 seats, four-year terms). Local voters are represented by multiple legislative districts that may also include borough-level offices such as Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly seats and school board positions depending on the election cycle. Alaska offers absentee voting by mail, early voting, and special needs voting options. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without stating a reason by applying online at elections.alaska.gov, by mail, or in person at the Division of Elections office. Applications must be received by the Saturday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked or hand-delivered by Election Day and received within 10 days after the election to be counted, with extended deadlines for military and overseas voters. Election related public records include voter registration lists (available to candidates and certain organizations under AS 15.07.195), campaign finance disclosure reports searchable at aws.state.ak.us/ApocReports/CampaignDisclosure, candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results published at elections.alaska.gov. The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) at 2221 E Northern Lights Boulevard #128, Anchorage, AK 99508 maintains campaign finance and lobbying records.