Sec. 15.80.005. Readability of certain election materials.
(a) The policy of the state is to prepare a ballot proposition that is clear, concise, and easily readable. The form of each ballot proposition shall be scored under (c) of this section. The policy of the state is to prepare a ballot proposition that is scored at approximately 60. (b) Each neutral summary prepared […]
Sec. 15.80.007. Sale of voter registration and election management software.
The director may sell voter registration and election management system data processing software.
Sec. 15.80.008. Recognized political party status.
(a) A political group that the director has not recognized as a political party may obtain recognized political party status if, on or before May 31 of the election year for which the political group seeks recognition, the political group (1) files an application with the director; (2) submits bylaws to the director and the […]
Sec. 15.80.010. Definitions.
In this title, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “absent uniformed services voter” has the meaning given in 52 U.S.C. 20310; (2) “absentee voting official” means a person appointed to serve as an absentee voting official in accordance with AS 15.20.045; (3) “ballot” means any document provided by the director on which votes may be […]
Sec. 15.80.020. Short title.
AS 15.05 – AS 15.80 may be cited as the Alaska Election Code.
Sec. 15.56.110. Effect of certain convictions.
(a) The election of a candidate to the state legislature or to municipal office who knowingly commits a corrupt practice or whose campaign treasurer or deputy campaign treasurer knowingly commits a corrupt practice is voidable under this section. (b) If a successful candidate or the campaign treasurer or the deputy campaign treasurer of a successful […]
Sec. 15.56.115. Disposition of cases involving corrupt practice.
When a candidate or a nominee or the campaign treasurer of a candidate or a nominee is charged with a felony or misdemeanor described in this chapter as a corrupt practice, the case shall be promptly tried and the case shall be accorded a preferred status by the courts to ensure a speedy disposition of […]
Sec. 15.56.199. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “election” includes a local election as defined in AS 15.80.010 in addition to a state election; (2) “knowingly” has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900(a).
Sec. 15.58.010. Election pamphlet.
Before each state general election, and before each state primary, special, or special primary election at which a ballot proposition is scheduled to appear on the ballot, the lieutenant governor shall prepare, publish, and mail at least one election pamphlet to each household identified from the official registration list. The pamphlet shall be prepared on […]
Sec. 15.58.020. Contents of pamphlet.
(a) Each general election pamphlet must contain (1) photographs and campaign statements submitted by eligible candidates for elective office in the region; (2) information and recommendations filed under AS 15.58.050 on judicial officers subject to a retention election in the region; (3) a map of the house district or districts of the region; (4) sample […]