July 24, 2026

Alaska Sends 3,048 Citizenship Verification Letters to Voters Ahead of Primary

Alaska has mailed 3,048 letters to voters to verify citizenship status before the August 18 primary, a number significantly higher than usual.
State officials attribute the high volume to outdated data from the Division of Motor Vehicles, which may include individuals who have since become citizens.
Recipients can confirm their citizenship via letter, phone, or email without needing documentation, and those who respond will be moved back to the active voter list.