• Download the Candidate Filing Packet (coming on July 16, 2025) 
• The Candidate Filing period is open from July 21 to August 1, 2025, weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• View the current List of Candidates (coming in July 2025)

The following offices are scheduled to be filled at the October 7, 2025, regular election: 

• Council Seat E (three-year term ending in October 2028)
• Council Seat F (three-year term ending in October 2028)

Instructions on Filing for Office - When and Where to File 

To file for office, qualified candidates must submit to the City Clerk’s Office, 290 E Herning Avenue, the following forms during the Candidate Filing period, which is scheduled from July 21 - August 1, 2025. Filings can be submitted on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the City Clerk's Office, 290 E Herning Avenue, Wasilla, AK. (WMC 4.12.030). 

1. A completed Declaration of Candidacy form.
   • The Declaration of Candidacy must be signed by the candidate under notary. 
   • With valid identification, notary service is available from the City Clerk’s Office.
   • The Declaration of Candidacy must be filed in original form. An electronic copy or photocopy will be rejected. 
2. An Alaska Public Offices Commission, Public Official Financial Disclosure Statement, unless the candidate has a current statement is on file.

Candidate Qualifications 

A person is eligible to run for office if the person:  

• Is a registered and qualified voter of the city of Wasilla pursuant to WMC 4.08.010.
• Is a resident of the city, or of territory annexed to the city, for one-year immediately prior to the election. Candidates may be required to provide proof of residency as required by the city clerk.
• No person shall serve as mayor or on the city council for more than two consecutive, full terms in office, without a break in service for at least one full year.
• Candidates must comply with campaign reporting requirements as required by law.

A person can only run for one City seat or office. If after filing for office, the candidate chooses to run for a different seat or office, the candidate must submit another Declaration of Candidacy for said seat or office and a Withdrawal of Declaration of Candidacy form of the former seat or office.

Helpful Links:

• APOC Requirements
• FAQ's - Candidates
• Withdrawal from Candidacy
• Write-In Candidates

City of Wasilla
City Clerk's Office
290 E. Herning Avenue
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-373-9090
Email: clerk@cityofwasilla.gov

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