How Do I Change the Status of My Political Party in Alaska?
When you register to vote in Alaska, you designate the political party to which you belong. If you don't specify a party, Alaska registers you as undeclared. (See References 1, Page 2). To change the status of your political party, Alaska requires you to fill out a new Voter Registration Application. (See References 2). The information you include on the new application -- such as your political party affiliation -- supersedes the information from your previous application.
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Instructions
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Visit the State of Alaska Division of Elections website. Download and print a Voter Registration Application. Alternatively, visit a Division of Motor Vehicles or Division of Elections office to request an application in person. (See Reference 2).
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Choose a different political party in section 13, the Political Affiliation box. Fill out the rest of the form with accurate information. (See Reference 1).
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Sign and date the application.
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Mail the application to your Regional Elections Office. Alternatively, Alaska allows you to fax or email the application. If you choose to fill out the form in person, simply hand it in. (See Reference 2).
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Tips & Warnings
Alaska offers an Online Voter Registration Application for Internet-savvy voters. To use the online form, you must provide your full name, date of birth, location and social security number. (See Reference 2).
As of 2011, the political parties listed on Alaska's Voter Registration Application include the Alaskan Independence Party, the Alaska Republican Party, the Alaska Democratic Party and the Alaska Libertarian Party. (See Reference 1).
The political groups you may choose from in Alaska, as of 2011, include the Green Party of Alaska, the Veterans Party of Alaska and the Alaska Constitution Party.
Alaska allows you to change your status to Nonpartisan or Undeclared, which gives you no party affiliation. You may also write in an affiliation that's not listed on the ballot.
You may also obtain Voter Registration Applications from your local library, the political party to which you're switching and voter registrars. (See Reference 3).
Your regional elections office depends on where in Alaska you reside. Region I covers areas in Southeast Alaska, Kenai Peninsula, Kodiac Island and Cordova. Region II covers Anchorage, Whittier and Hope. Region III covers Fairbanks, the Greater Valdez area, the Central Interior and the Southern Interior of Alaska. Region IV covers the northern part of the state, the Aleutians and the western coast. (See Reference 4).
You must make changes to your political party status at least 30 days before an election. (See Reference 1, Page 2)
