Election Ad 2, posted September 2, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

REGULAR CITY ELECTION – OCTOBER 6, 2026

Date and Time:        Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Precinct Location:  City Hall, Council Chambers, 141 Main Street, Dillingham

For the upcoming Election, seats are elected at-large.  The seats open are:   

Council Seat B, two year term       School Board Seat B, three year term

Council Seat C, three year term     School Board Seat C, three year term

Council Seat D, three year term

Candidate Filing period:

Candidate:  Declaration of candidacy period August 11 – September 1, 2026.

Write-in Candidate must file a letter of intent.  Forms can be filled out in the Clerk’s Office from 9 a.m., Sept. 2 through 1 p.m., October 5, 2026.  Write-ins will not be listed on the ballot.

Candidate Qualifications

• Be a registered qualified voter of the City of Dillingham;
• Be a resident of the City for one year immediately prior to the election;
• Must have a declaration of candidacy or a letter of intent on file with the City Clerk’s office.

If you are not registered to vote the registration deadline for this election is Sept. 6, 2026. You can register to vote with the clerk or visit https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/

A person may vote in city elections only if the person:

A.  Is a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in state elections;

B.  Has been a resident of the City for thirty calendar days immediately preceding the election;

C.  Is registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the City at least thirty calendar days before the City election; and

D.  Is not disqualified under Article V of the State Constitution which provides that no person may vote who has been convicted of a felony, unless they’ve been unconditionally discharged. 

Access for people with disabilities, and anyone else who would like to enter on the same ground level, is available on the side of the building facing AC Dockside.  An interpreter will be available for those who need Yupik bilingual assistance.

Absentee Voting:

In Person: You can vote an absentee ballot at City Hall Sept. 21 – October 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F.

By Personal Representative: A voter with a language barrier or physically disabled, may apply for an absentee ballot by personal representative, Sept. 21 – October 6.

By Mail: Off to school or on vacation, apply for an absentee ballot no later than Sept. 26, 2026.
 

Contact the City Clerk’s office at 907-842-5212 or cityclerk@dillinghamak.us. For more information on the election, go to www.dillinghamak.us