How to run for office this year in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston
July 19, 2026
Here's what you need to know about running for office in 2026.
Elections
Stay informed with the latest Matanuska-Susitna Borough area elections. Get updates on Matanuska-Susitna Borough assembly and mayoral elections, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board elections, Palmer city election, Wasilla city elections and Houston city elections. Stay connected with the most trusted source for Mat-Su election news.
Candidate filing open now in Houston city elections; closes Wednesday
July 10, 2026
The filing period opened July 1 and runs through July 15.
We’re making voter guides. You get to decide what’s in them.
June 23, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel needs your help to craft questions for local state house and senate, borough and city candidates as we create a series of voter guides.
Mat-Su proposal would add 1.5% sales tax outside cities, add property tax exemption
June 10, 2026
A second proposal also up for debate this month would add a new gravel tax.
Early voting now open for Mat-Su gas tax, assembly, school board races
October 20, 2025
Early voting is open through November 3.
Residents turn out to ‘Flip the Script’ at first-ever Mat-Su Sentinel election connection event
October 17, 2025
The free event blended candidate introductions, live audience feedback and community connection.
Mat-Su officials short more than a dozen volunteers ahead of Election Day
October 14, 2025
The borough relies on hundreds of Election Day workers to staff polling stations and count ballots.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
Preliminary results show Cooper leading in Palmer mayor race; changes coming to Houston council
October 07, 2025
Preliminary results released Tuesday do not include a tally of early and absentee votes.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 23, 2025
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections
September 23, 2025
Early voting will remain open through Oct. 6.
Houston council hopefuls make their case at Mat-Su Sentinel forum
September 19, 2025
The Thursday forum was the first such event in over a decade.
Mat-Su Assembly votes to add Kirk memorial statement to official borough election guide
September 17, 2025
The statement also recognizes "other victims of political violence."