Sign Up for Anchorage Municipal Election Updates from Daily News

The April 7 election will decide Anchorage Assembly and School Board seats, as well as ballot proposals.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

The Anchorage Daily News is offering free text message reminders about key dates and coverage for the upcoming Anchorage municipal election on April 7. Sixteen Assembly candidates are running across six district races, while five school board candidates are competing for two open seats. Voters will also weigh in on a handful of bond proposals.

Why it matters

With important local elections coming up, the Daily News is providing this opt-in service to help Anchorage residents stay informed and engaged in the democratic process. As a trusted local news source, the Daily News aims to equip voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.

The details

The Daily News is partnering with Alaska Public Media to conduct candidate Q&A interviews, which will be posted shortly before the municipality mails out ballot packets on March 17. Voters can sign up for the free text message reminders by entering their cellphone number in the form on the Daily News website or by texting 'MUNI' to 907-891-8889.

  • The Anchorage municipal election will be held on April 7, 2026.
  • Voter registration ends on a date prior to the election.
  • Ballot packets will be mailed out by the municipality on March 17, 2026.

The players

Anchorage Daily News

A local newspaper serving the Anchorage, Alaska area and providing news, information, and updates on the upcoming municipal election.

Alaska Public Media

A public media organization that is partnering with the Anchorage Daily News to conduct candidate Q&A interviews for the municipal election.

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What’s next

Voters can sign up for the free text message reminders by entering their cellphone number in the form on the Daily News website or by texting 'MUNI' to 907-891-8889.

The takeaway

The Anchorage Daily News is providing a valuable service to help local residents stay informed and engaged in the upcoming municipal election through its free text message reminder program and partnership with Alaska Public Media to offer candidate interviews.