In addition to other provisions of law, Title 4 of the Wasilla Municipal Code governs the administration of elections conducted by the City of Wasilla. Research Title 4. 

Calendar: Date/Event/Reference

January 1:  Absentee by-mail ballot applications may be filed beginning this day for all elections in the calendar year. (WMC 4.20.020)

July 16:  Candidate filing forms are available online and from the City Clerk's Office. (Policy) 

July 21:   Candidate filing opens. First day to file for office. (WMC 4.12.030)

August 1:  Candidate filing closes. Deadline to file for office. (WMC 4.12.030)

August 1:  To appear on the ballot, propositions must be adopted by this day. (WMC 4.04.090)

August 8:  Withdrawal deadline for candidates at 4:00 p.m. (WMC 4.12.070)

September 7: Deadline for voters to register to vote or update their registration. (WMC 4.08.010)

September 22: Early in-person voting begins. (WMC 4.20.035)

September 30: Absentee By-Mail ballot applications are due to the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m., Alaska time. (WMC 4.20.020)

October 6:  Early in-person voting ends. (WMC 4.20.035)

October 7:  Election Day. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (WMC 4.16.030)

October 8:  The Canvass Board meets to review provisional ballots. The Board will continue to meet throughout the week until all ballots have been reviewed. (WMC 4.28.100)

October 10:  Provisional ballots are scheduled to be counted in the late afternoon. (WMC 4.28.100)

October 13:  The election is scheduled for certification at the Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers. (WMC 4.28.100), 

October 27:  Upon taking their oath of office, newly elected council members are seated at the City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers.  (WMC 2.04.030)

Contact: 

Wasilla City Clerk's Office
290 E. Herning Avenue
Wasilla, AK 99654

Phone: 907-373-9090
Email: clerk@cityofwasilla.gov