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.
Palmer voters to decide on scrapping city manager residency rules
July 23, 2025
The ballot proposition would eliminate a rule requiring the manager to live within Palmer city limits.
How to run as a write-in candidate in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city elections
July 18, 2025
Would-be candidates who miss the registration deadline can still receive votes as registered write-in candidates.
Mat-Su gas tax vote delayed to give more time for public input
July 16, 2025
The measure adds a 7-cent-per-gallon tax to all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough.
State fines Palmer mayor 'No Recall' group for failing to disclose donors
July 15, 2025
The group failed to include a list of top donors on its signs and must pay an about $563 fine, state regulators ruled.
Candidate filing open now in Houston city elections after election rules update
July 01, 2025
A candidate filing period for the city's Oct. 7 election runs between July 1 and 15.
‘Matanuska Thunder Festival’ holiday, sales tax hike head to Houston voters
June 13, 2025
The propositions will appear on Houston city ballots in October.
Palmer and Wasilla are filling city council seats. Here’s how to apply for an interview.
March 27, 2025
A pair of recent resignations have left the cities with empty council seats that will be filled through direct appointments.
Mat-Su election law update allows more poll watchers, reaffirms ballot hand count rule
March 20, 2025
The update allows political parties to send poll watchers during borough elections.
Mat-Su extends ballot machines ban, tweaks Assembly member residency rules
January 22, 2025
The update blocks Mat-Su election officials from using paper counting machines to tally total ballots.