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
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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.
Houston forum looks to connect voters with candidates
September 10, 2025
The forum will be hosted by the Mat-Su Sentinel and held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Houston City Hall.
Here are the 2025 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board candidates
September 01, 2025
Here's who is running for Mat-Su school board and assembly in 2025.
The 2025 voter registration deadline is coming. Here’s what you need to know.
August 29, 2025
To vote in the cities' October election, you must register by Sept. 7. The borough's deadline is Oct. 5.
Want to run for Mat-Su assembly or school board? Here's what you need to know.
August 18, 2025
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 29 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
‘Founder’s Day’ joins ‘Thunder Festival’ on Houston ballots in holiday showdown
August 15, 2025
“Houston Founder’s Day” will appear on city ballots following a successful citizen petition.
Proposed senior, veteran property tax tweak to appear on Mat-Su ballots
August 11, 2025
The change would allow residents to continue receiving the tax break after a midyear move.
Here are the 2025 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates
August 04, 2025
Here's who is running in this year's city elections.
How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 04, 2025
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
Palmer ballot question tweaked to set proposed residency radius for city manager
July 30, 2025
The proposal asks voters whether to allow the manager to live within five miles of Palmer city limits.