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.
Alaska’s voter registration deadline is Sunday, but most residents don’t need to worry
October 03, 2024
Alaska has the earliest voter registration deadline of any American state.
Houston and Palmer city council races too close to call after Tuesday’s election
October 03, 2024
Vote tallies will be updated over the week, city officials said.
Early voter turnout in Wasilla, Palmer city elections lags compared to last year
September 30, 2024
Early voting for elections in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer runs through Monday. Election Day is Tuesday.
Mat-Su voters will see two major changes on November ballots
September 26, 2024
The subtle yet significant changes impact candidate term lengths and partisan labeling.
What would a statewide hand-count election look like in Alaska?
September 23, 2024
The Mat-Su already has already switched to hand-counting its elections. But what would it look like statewide?
The Q&As with 2024 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 03, 2024
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Who is running in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city elections? Here's how to find out.
August 29, 2024
Want to know who is running in your local city elections? Here's how to find out.
Mat-Su residents can run for office in these key borough races
July 30, 2024
Would-be Mat-Su Borough candidates have until late August to file paperwork with the borough.
Mat-Su officials are looking for 2024 election volunteers
June 27, 2024
Nonpartisan Election Day workers can make a few hundred dollars while helping make sure ballots are issued and counted.