Here’s when to expect results in Alaska’s 2026 statewide primary election

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 711

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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Early, in-person voting begins Monday for Alaska’s Aug. 18 state primary election, and thousands of voters have already cast absentee ballots by mail.

Regardless of when — or how — Alaskans vote, ballots will be counted starting on election day, according to a preliminary schedule provided by the Alaska Division of Elections.

Polls close at 8 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time, and the division expects to have the first preliminary results “between 8:45 p.m. and …

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