A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

A sign directs voters at Soldotna City Hall during the special Field House election on March 5, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Absentee voting now open

Absentee voting is open to any qualified voter.

Absentee voting for the Kenai Peninsula Borough municipal election is now open. Several assembly positions, city council positions, a mayoral position, school board positions and service board positions will be decided in this year’s municipal election.

Absentee voting is open to any qualified voter, and is helpful for anyone who will be absent from their election precinct on Election Day or who will be unable to get to their polling place Election Day. Voters can cast their ballots via absentee or in person beginning Monday, Sept. 16 through Election Day, Oct. 1. Voters may apply for an absentee ballot by mail or by fax.

A voter who is unable to go to the polls may apply for a ballot through a personal representative beginning Sept. 16.

Election Day is Oct. 1.

SITE LOCATIONS:

Kenai Peninsula Borough Clerk’s Office, George A. Navarre Borough Administration Building, 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna-Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Annex Office, 638 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Homer City Clerk’s Office, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kenai City Clerk’s Office, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Seldovia City Clerk’s Office, 235 Dock Street, Seldovia

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Seward City Clerk’s Office, 410 Adams Street, Seward

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