Filing deadlines · Alaska

Alaska candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines

Official 2026 report due dates for Alaska state candidates file with Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC), Department of Administration.

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Last updated August 27, 2026
Next deadline in Alaska
AK 30-Day Pre-General Report

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This page also covers Alaska candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Alaska: what to file, when, and with whom.

The 2026 cycle

6 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.

These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Alaska state candidate files with Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC), Department of Administration for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Aug 18, 2026.

DueTypeReportCovers
Annual/Year-end
AK Year Start Report
Year-start disclosure covering from the start of the campaign through February 1, 2026.
 — – Feb 1, 2026
Pre-election
AK 30-Day Pre-Primary Report
30 days before the August 18 primary.
 Feb 2, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026
Pre-election
AK 7-Day Pre-Primary Report
7 days before the primary.
 Jul 18, 2026 – Aug 8, 2026
Pre-election
AK 30-Day Pre-General Report
30 days before the November 3 general.
 Aug 9, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Pre-election
AK 7-Day Pre-General Report
7 days before the general.
 Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Post-election
AK Final Report
End-of-cycle final report (serves the year-end/close-out function).
 Oct 25, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027

Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.

Good to know

General-election candidate path (top-four August 18 primary / November 3 ranked-choice general). A candidate eliminated at the primary instead files a Final Report covering from August 9. Contributions over $250 in the 9 days before each election trigger a 24-hour report (event-driven, not listed here).

Filing to run for office

Alaska candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.

Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Alaska — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Alaska Division of Elections. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.

2028

Federal

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. President and Vice-President

Statewide · 2028 Alaska General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Minor Party · Deadline type: Nominating petition

Petition deadline: Aug 9, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Signatures: Petition must be signed by qualified voters equal to at least one percent of the number of voters who cast ballots for President in the preceding general election (3,409 signatures based on 2024 data: 340,981 ballots cast)

Statutory rule: Limited political parties must file petition at least 90 days before the presidential general election. 90 days before November 7, 2028 = August 9, 2028. (works out to Aug 9, 2028)

Alaska 2028 Election Information - Filing for Office Presidential Candidate Packet · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for U.S. President and Vice-President in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Aug 9, 2028. Opens Jan 1, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. Senate

Statewide · 2028 Alaska Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 24, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Fee: Varies by office level per AS 15.25.107; typically $100-$200 for federal offices or petition in lieu · Signatures: If filing petition in lieu of fee: at least one percent of voters who cast ballots in the preceding general election for that office (approximately 3,400-3,500 signatures for US Senate based on 2024 data)

Statutory rule: Primary election held on third Tuesday in August of even-numbered years per recurring statutory requirement. 52 days prior to August 15, 2028 primary = June 24, 2028 withdrawal deadline. (works out to Jun 24, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.040 - Declaration of candidacy for primary elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for U.S. Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska Primary Election (Aug 15, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — At-Large District

Statewide · 2028 Alaska Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 24, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Fee: Varies by office level per AS 15.25.107; typically $100-$200 for federal offices or petition in lieu · Signatures: If filing petition in lieu of fee: at least one percent of voters who cast ballots in the preceding general election for that office (approximately 3,400-3,500 signatures based on 2024 data)

Statutory rule: Primary election held on third Tuesday in August of even-numbered years. Filing deadline June 1 of general election year. 52 days prior to August 15, 2028 primary = June 24, 2028 withdrawal deadline. (works out to Jun 24, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.040 - Declaration of candidacy for primary elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska Primary Election (Aug 15, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. Senate

Statewide · 2028 Alaska General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Ballot access

Write-in deadline: Nov 2, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Sep 4, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Statutory rule: General election withdrawal deadline is 64 days before general election date. Write-in deadline is 5 days before election. 64 days before November 7, 2028 = September 4, 2028. 5 days before November 7, 2028 = November 2, 2028. (works out to Sep 4, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.200 and 15.35.135 - Withdrawal deadlines for general elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for U.S. Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Nov 2, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — At-Large District

Statewide · 2028 Alaska General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Ballot access

Write-in deadline: Nov 2, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Sep 4, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Statutory rule: General election withdrawal deadline is 64 days before general election date. Write-in deadline is 5 days before election. 64 days before November 7, 2028 = September 4, 2028. 5 days before November 7, 2028 = November 2, 2028. (works out to Sep 4, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.200 and 15.35.135 - Withdrawal deadlines for general elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Nov 2, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

State Legislative

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Alaska State Senate — Districts 1-20 (half up in 2028)

Statewide · 2028 Alaska Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 24, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Fee: Varies per AS 15.25.107; approximately $100 for state legislative offices or petition in lieu · Signatures: If filing petition in lieu of fee: at least one percent of voters who cast ballots in the candidate's respective senate district in the preceding general election (minimum 50 signatures per statute)

Statutory rule: Primary election on third Tuesday in August 2028. Filing deadline June 1. Withdrawal 52 days before primary (June 24, 2028). (works out to Jun 24, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.040 - Declaration of candidacy for primary elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Alaska State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska Primary Election (Aug 15, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Alaska House of Representatives — Districts 1-40

Statewide · 2028 Alaska Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 24, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Fee: Varies per AS 15.25.107; approximately $100 for state legislative offices or petition in lieu · Signatures: If filing petition in lieu of fee: at least one percent of voters who cast ballots in the candidate's respective house district in the preceding general election (minimum 50 signatures per statute)

Statutory rule: Primary election on third Tuesday in August 2028. Filing deadline June 1. Withdrawal 52 days before primary (June 24, 2028). (works out to Jun 24, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.040 - Declaration of candidacy for primary elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Alaska House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska Primary Election (Aug 15, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Alaska State Senate — Districts 1-20 (half up in 2028)

Statewide · 2028 Alaska General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Ballot access

Write-in deadline: Nov 2, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Sep 4, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Statutory rule: General election November 7, 2028. Withdrawal deadline 64 days before (September 4, 2028). Write-in deadline 5 days before (November 2, 2028). (works out to Sep 4, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.200 and 15.35.135 - Withdrawal deadlines for general elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Alaska State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Nov 2, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Alaska House of Representatives — Districts 1-40

Statewide · 2028 Alaska General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Ballot access

Write-in deadline: Nov 2, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Sep 4, 2028

Files with: Alaska Division of Elections

Statutory rule: General election November 7, 2028. Withdrawal deadline 64 days before (September 4, 2028). Write-in deadline 5 days before (November 2, 2028). (works out to Sep 4, 2028)

Alaska Statutes Title 15.25.200 and 15.35.135 - Withdrawal deadlines for general elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Alaska House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Nov 2, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Anchorage. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Alaska State Legislature / Alaska Division of Elections.

Judicial

Awaiting local confirmation

Alaska Supreme Court and Superior Court Justices

Statewide · 2028 Alaska General Election ·

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Ballot access

Files with: Alaska Judicial Council

Alaska Judicial Council - Judges Standing for Retention · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

The filing deadline for Alaska Supreme Court and Superior Court Justices in Statewide for the 2028 Alaska General Election (Nov 7, 2028) is not yet a confirmed date (awaiting local confirmation); check with Alaska Judicial Council. Source: Alaska Judicial Council.

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