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.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider ballot counting machine ban, Assembly residency rules update
January 15, 2025
The proposals would prohibit the use of paper-counting machines on Election Day and remove a resignation requirement for some Assembly members who move out of their districts.
Record turnout in borough election as voters approve major bonds, final tally shows
November 19, 2024
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
Mat-Su voters back major road and school funding while incumbents keep their seats, preliminary results show
November 06, 2024
The bonds cover the cost of construction for road upgrades and three new public charter school buildings.
Investigation urges better 'attention to detail,' training for Houston City Clerk following election errors
October 22, 2024
The investigation was conducted by the city attorney's office and requested by Houston Mayor Carter Cole
Carter Cole reelected as Houston mayor for a third term
October 22, 2024
The city council elected Cole during a meeting Monday.
Houston council certifies election despite irregularities, ballot concerns
October 15, 2024
The problems include a term length error printed on all ballots.
Recount pending in Houston City Council election
October 08, 2024
The recount was requested by a write-in candidate who cited irregularities in official election documents.
Q&As with 2024 Mat-Su Assembly, Mayor and School Board Candidates
October 07, 2024
Candidates for Mat-Su mayor, assembly and school board respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races
October 05, 2024
The races were too close before a final count was released Friday night.