Alaska § 29.26.050 - Voter qualification.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 29.26.050 — Voter qualification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.26.050. Voter qualification.
(a) A person may vote in a municipal election only if the person (1) is qualified to vote in state elections under AS 15.05.010 ;
(2) has been a resident of the municipality for 30 days immediately preceding the election;
(3) is registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within a municipality at least 30 days before the municipal election at which the person seeks to vote; and
(4) is not disqualified under art. V of the state constitution.
(b) Voter registration by the municipality may not be required. However, in order to vote for a candidate or on a ballot measure relating to a specific local election district or service area, a municipality may by ordinance require that a person be registered to vote in state elections at least 30 days before the municipal election at an address within the boundaries of that local election district or service area. The municipality has the responsibility to determine if a voter meets the requirements of the ordinance and this section.
(c) This section applies to home rule and general law municipalities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 29.26.050
What does Alaska Statutes § 29.26.050 cover?
Section 29.26.050 ("Voter qualification.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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