2016 Alaska elections


A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 8, 2016. Primary elections were held on August 16. Along with the presidential election, races for Alaska's at-large congressional district, 10 of the 20 seats in the Alaska Senate and all 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were on the ballot.

State races

State judiciary

State Supreme Court

Two justices on the Alaska Supreme Court were up for retention in 2016.
Justice Bolger retention
Justice Joel Bolger was appointed by Governor Sean Parnell in 2013.
Justice Maassen retention
Justice Peter J. Maassen was appointed by Governor Sean Parnell in 2012.

Court of Appeals

In the Alaska Court of Appeals, Judge Marjorie Allard was up for retention. She was appointed by Governor Sean Parnell in 2012.

Ballot measures

Two statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot on November 8, 2016.

Measure 1

The Alaska Voter Registration via the Permanent Fund Dividend Application Measure would allow voters to register to vote when submitting an annual permanent fund dividend application.

Measure 2

The Alaska State Government Debt for Postsecondary Student Loans Amendment would allow the state debt to be contracted for postsecondary student loans.