City of Ketchikan Municipal Election
October 6, 2026 Regular Municipal Election
The City Clerk's office is responsible for supervising and running the local municipal election, as well as assisting the State in statewide elections. The Clerk’s office endeavors to conduct the elections with the highest integrity possible.
The 2026 Election Calendar
Candidate Filing Period Candidacy forms are available in the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website at: https://www.ketchikan.gov/candidateinformation | August 3 - 25, 2026 |
Deadline for Voters to Register to Vote or Update Registration https://www.elections.alaska.gov/voter-information/#Reg | Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
Early Voting/In-Person Absentee Voting City Clerk's Office - 334 Front Street, 4th Floor Borough Clerk's Office - 1900 First Ave. Suite 230 | September 21, 2026 - October 5, 2026 Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. including the lunch hour |
Last Day for Voters to Request an Absentee By-Mail Ballot | September 26, 2026 |
Deadline to Request Electronic Ballot Submission | October 5, 2026 |
Election Day In-City Precincts: Ketchikan Recreation Center, The Plaza, Alaska Marine Highway Terminal | October 6, 2026 Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Canvass Board | October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
Special Meeting to Certify the Election | October 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting to Follow |
History of Elected Officials from 1900-present:
The City of Ketchikan has a varied history of those elected to the Council and Mayor seats on the City Council. Reading through the names is almost like driving through the City and visiting many of your favorite places or recognizing names of streets where your friends live. Click HERE to enjoy!
