# Alaska Stat. § 15.20.066: Absentee voting by electronic transmission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.066

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 15.20.066
- **Heading:** Absentee voting by electronic transmission
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15.20 / Section 15.20.066

## Text

(a) The director shall adopt regulations applicable to the delivery of absentee ballots by electronic transmission in a state election and to the use of electronic transmission absentee voting in a state election by qualified voters. The regulations must (1) require the voter to comply with the same time deadlines as for voting in person on or before the closing hour of the polls;

(2) ensure the accuracy and, to the greatest degree possible, the integrity and secrecy of the ballot process.

(b) An absentee ballot that is completed and returned by the voter by electronic transmission must (1) contain the following statement: “I understand that, by using electronic transmission to return my marked ballot, I am voluntarily waiving a portion of my right to a secret ballot to the extent necessary to process my ballot, but expect that my vote will be held as confidential as possible,” followed by the voter's signature and date of signature; and

(2) be accompanied by a statement executed under oath as to the voter's identity; the statement under oath must be witnessed by (A) a commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the armed forces of the United States;

(B) an official authorized by federal law or the law of the state in which the absentee ballot is cast to administer an oath; or

(C) an individual who is 18 years of age or older.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.010 Persons who may vote absentee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.015 Moving from house district just before election.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.020 Provision for general administrative supervision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.030 Preparation of ballots, envelopes, and other material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.040 Distribution of ballots, envelopes, and other material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.045 Designation of absentee voting officials and stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.050 Requirement of full public notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.061 Absentee voting in person.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.061.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.064 Early voting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.064.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.066 Absentee voting by electronic transmission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.066.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.072 Special needs voting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.072.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.081 Absentee voting in general; applying for absentee ballot by mail or electronic transmission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.081.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.160 Fee prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.160.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.20.170 Disposition of ballots.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.20_S15.20.170.md)

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