Donald Trump has made it clear: he wants to get rid of mail-in voting. If he succeeds, it would disenfranchise tens of thousands of Alaskans — especially voters in rural Alaska.
And he’s not alone. Right here in Alaska, former House Speaker Cathy Tilton openly admitted on a radio interview that Republican members of the House majority blocked a bill to expand mail-in voting because, in her words, it would have “leaned the election towards Mary Peltola.”
That’s their strategy: silence voters who don’t agree with them.
Why Mail-In Voting Matters in Alaska
For many Alaskans, mail-in ballots aren’t just a convenience — they’re a necessity:
- Rural communities rely on mail-in ballots because in-person polling locations can be hundreds of miles away.
- Alaska Native voters often face logistical barriers that make mail-in voting the most reliable way to participate.
- Seniors who can’t easily travel depend on the option to vote from home.
- Service members overseas use mail-in ballots to ensure their voices are counted while serving our country.
Without mail-in voting, these communities could be silenced.
The Truth About Mail-In Voting
Contrary to Trump’s claims, mail-in voting has one of the lowest fraud rates of any voting method. Decades of evidence across states show it is secure, reliable, and accurate. What it really does is strengthen democracy by ensuring every eligible voter has access to the ballot.
And that’s exactly why Trump and his allies want to get rid of it.
What’s at Stake
When politicians try to strip away access to voting, they’re not protecting democracy — they’re undermining it. Every Alaskan deserves a fair and equal chance to cast their ballot.
Because when more Alaskans vote, our democracy wins.
