Prisoner Rights Voting Guide

The ACLU of Alaska’s Prison Project works tirelessly to ensure that our state’s jails and prisons comply with U.S. and Alaska constitutional law, and that all Alaskans who have interacted with the criminal legal system have the ability to exercise their full rights. Fifty percent of the prison population in Alaska is comprised of people who are pretrial, meaning their voting rights are still intact, and they can cast a ballot. And unlike many places, in Alaska, once you’re released and are no longer on probation or parole, you can vote again. 

The election cycle is already upon us, and as Americans across the country gear up to participate in primary and general elections, we are sharing resources to clarify voting rights and voting status for people who are currently incarcerated, or for people who have been formerly incarcerated.