{"id":37499,"date":"2020-10-07T21:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T05:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/vote-for-kids-important-dates-deadlines-3\/"},"modified":"2020-10-07T21:31:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T05:31:00","slug":"vote-for-kids-important-dates-deadlines-3","status":"publish","type":"thread-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/vote-for-kids-important-dates-deadlines-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Vote for Kids: Important Dates &amp; Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is a lot at stake this election season with children and families at the center of many policy discussions.&nbsp;<strong>thread&nbsp;<\/strong>encourages you to review the election dates and deadlines below, and to Vote for Kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday, Oct. 19:&nbsp;Early &amp; Absentee Voting Begins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Early and Absentee In-Person voting, and Special Needs voting begins on Monday, Oct. 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Find early voting locations&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elections.alaska.gov\/Core\/avolocationsg.php\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, Oct. 24:&nbsp;Absentee Ballot Deadlines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>*Deadline to Apply for an Absentee Ballot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Complete an online absentee ballot application&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/absenteeballotapplication.alaska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Request an absentee ballot&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myvoterinformation.alaska.gov\/\">here<\/a>.<ul><li>Ballots&nbsp;<strong>must be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 3<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Ballots sent within the U.S. must be received by the Division of Elections by November 13.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ballots sent outside the U.S. must be received by November 18.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Division of Elections encourages voters to send their voted ballot back&nbsp;<strong>As Soon As Possible<\/strong>. The sooner you send your ballot back, the more confident you can be that it will arrive on time.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myvoterinformation.alaska.gov\/\">Check here<\/a>&nbsp;to see if the Division of Elections has received your absentee ballot request.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday, Nov. 3:&nbsp;General Election&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check your polling place location and hours in advance&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myvoterinformation.alaska.gov\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>COVID-19 information for in-person voters&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elections.alaska.gov\/Core\/COVID19faq.php\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>See a current candidate list&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elections.alaska.gov\/Core\/GeneralCandidateList.php\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Know your Legislative district<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/threadalaska.businesscatalyst.com\/Admin\/www.akleg.gov\">State<\/a>&nbsp;(enter address under &#8220;Who Represents Me?&#8221;)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/our-issues\/public-policy\/find-your-legislator\/\">National\/State<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Anyone outside of Anchorage should take extra care to mail their ballots early. Absentee voting requires a witness signature and a First Class stamp ($0.55 or \u201cForever\u201d stamp). Return your ballot as soon as possible. The U.S. Postal Service recommends you&nbsp;request your absentee ballot no later than Oct. 20&nbsp;and that you&nbsp;mail your ballot no later than Oct. 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For voting guidance and election details, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.alaska.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Division of Elections<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join&nbsp;<strong>thread&nbsp;<\/strong>and vote with the needs of young children in mind. 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