west region · AK
Incumbent: Tina Cooper
The Kenai City Council Election 2026 is a municipal election to fill seats on the Kenai City Council in Alaska. Voters will elect council members to serve three-year terms, responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city policy.
The Fairbanks Municipal Election on October 6, 2026, will determine the mayor and members of the Fairbanks City Council. This city-level election in Alaska is a nonpartisan race where voters will choose local leaders responsible for municipal governance, budgeting, and public services.
Incumbent: Melissa Haas
The Fairbanks Municipal Election for School Board will be held on October 6, 2026, to elect members of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Board of Education. Voters will choose candidates to set policy, oversee the district budget, and guide educational direction for public schools in the Fairbanks area.
Incumbent: Beth Weldon
The Juneau Municipal Election on October 6, 2026, will determine the Mayor and members of the Juneau Assembly. Voters in Alaska's capital city will elect the city's chief executive and legislative body responsible for local governance, budgeting, and policy decisions.
Incumbent: Miguel Santos
The Juneau Municipal Election for School Board will be held on October 6, 2026, to fill seats on the Juneau School District Board of Education. Voters will elect members who will oversee district policies, budget, and educational standards for public schools in Alaska's capital city.
The Anchorage City Council Election 2026 is a local election where voters choose members of the Anchorage Assembly, the city's legislative body. Council members approve the city budget, pass ordinances, and provide oversight of city departments including public works and public safety. This election matters because it determines who will shape policies on issues like homelessness, infrastructure, and economic development in Alaska's largest city.
Incumbent: Dave Bronson
The Anchorage Municipal Election on April 7, 2026 will determine the city's mayor and fill several seats on the Anchorage Assembly. This municipal election features nonpartisan races where candidates run without party affiliations appearing on the ballot, though many have known political leanings.
Incumbent: Margo Bellamy
The Anchorage Municipal Election for School Board on April 7, 2026, will determine members of the Anchorage School Board, which governs the Anchorage School District, the largest in Alaska. Three seats are up for election, with candidates running non-partisan races for three-year terms.