In Alaska, state and local governments are emphasizing absentee voting in this year’s elections to protect public health, starting with the Aug. 18 statewide primary.
Sunday, July 19, is the deadline to register to vote in the primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the primary is Aug. 8. Those who submit absentee applications will receive their ballots in the mail and must get them postmarked by Aug. 18 for the vote…