News Item – City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ MUNICIPAL ELECTION UPDATE – UNOFFICIAL RESULTS AS OF 10/09/2026

The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Election Staff are continuing to process ballots from the October 6, 2026 Regular Municipal Election. Updated preliminary results, including all ballots reviewed, approved, and scanned through Friday, October 9, are now available online: HERE

The updated preliminary results now posted are expected to represent approximately 95% of the total ballot count.

Cure letters

A limited number of voters may have received a cure letter. This just means a quick follow up is required to confirm the identity of the voter matches the ballot before it can be counted. As part of the ballot review process (per CBJ Code 29.07.150), every ballot goes through a standard verification step. This includes checking for a signature and personal identifier and comparing them to the signatures on file with CBJ Elections or the State of Alaska Division of Elections.

If something is missing or doesn’t match our records, a cure letter is sent to give you the opportunity to resolve it. Common reasons include:

Missing signature
A signature that’s significantly different from what’s on file
Missing or incomplete personal identification information (driver’s license number, date of birth, etc.)

This process helps protect individual votes and maintains election integrity while providing the chance to fix the issue.

Voters are encouraged to please check your mail and respond promptly so your vote can be included in the final certified results. Each cure letter will clearly explain what to do. If you have questions, call the CBJ Ballot Processing Center at 907-586-5278 (option 4).

Key Upcoming Dates

October 19–20: The Canvass Review Board meets to finalize and certify the election.
October 20: Official results will be posted (with possible delay of up to three days, if needed).

Need help?

Call the Ballot Processing Center at 907-586-5278 (option 4)

Full election details are online at https://juneau.org/clerk/elections. 

October 9th, 2026|

Election Day, October 6, 2026 – PRELIMINARY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS POSTED

Preliminary unofficial results for the 2026 CBJ Regular Municipal Election including all ballots received and verified through Monday, October 5, are now posted HERE.

October 6, 2026, was Election Day for the CBJ Regular Municipal Election, conducted as a by-mail election. Ballots were mailed to voters on September 18 and began returning on September 21. To be counted, all ballots were required to be returned by 8 p.m. or postmarked on Election Day.

Based on the trends of previous elections, the preliminary unofficial results now posted are expected to represent approximately 55-60% of the total ballot count.

Ballots cast on Election Day at Vote Centers, placed in Ballot Drop Boxes, or mailed and postmarked by Election Day are still being processed. A second set of unofficial results will be posted on Friday, October 9, with additional updates to follow as needed until certification.

As part of the review process, cure letters are being sent to voters to ensure any missing information or signature remedies are addressed so those ballots can be approved for counting. Voters are encouraged to watch their mail and respond as soon as they receive a cure letter to make sure their ballot can be counted.

The Canvass Review Board will meet October 19–20 to review and certify the election. Final official results will be posted once certification is complete on October 20. Certification may be delayed by up to three days on a case-by-case basis as may be required.

Questions? Contact the Ballot Processing Center at 907-586-5278 (option 4).

The Clerk’s/Elections Office will open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7.

For full election information, visit https://juneau.org/clerk/elections.

October 6th, 2026|

No Write-in Candidates Filed for the October 6 Municipal Election

The deadline to file as a write-in candidate for the October 6, 2026, CBJ Regular Municipal Election was 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

No candidates filed as write-in candidates by the deadline. As a result, there are no write-in candidates in the 2026 Regular Municipal Election.

For more information about the 2026 Municipal Election, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or 907-586-5278.

October 1st, 2026|

System-Wide Water Line Flushing to Begin This Week

Beginning the week of September 1, 2026, the City and Borough of Juneau Water Utility will begin flushing the water distribution system. Work is scheduled to begin in Douglas, then moving downtown and working north to the hospital, the Lemon Creek area, the Valley, Auke Bay and the Tee Harbor area, in that order.

Work will occur between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and will be tentatively completed by the end of October 2026.

Flushing the water system removes sediment and mineral accumulation in low flow areas of the system. This results in clean and crisp fresh water for Juneau.
During this process, customers may encounter water discoloration or minor disruptions in service. To clear the discoloration, first wait until the work crew leaves the area, then run the cold water tap (preferably in your bathtub) until the water runs clear.

Please watch for crews working in the roadway, use caution, and obey traffic controls. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information, contact CBJ Utilities Administration at (907) 586-0393 or for after-hours emergencies call (907) 586-2165.

September 1st, 2026|

Tlingit & Haida and CBJ Jointly Request State Assistance for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

Today, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) jointly requested immediate assistance from the State of Alaska in anticipation of a potentially imminent and record level glacial lake outburst flood, or jökulhlaup, from Suicide Basin above the Mendenhall Glacier.

Tlingit & Haida and CBJ have also issued preemptive emergency disaster declarations as a proactive measure to protect life, property, and critical infrastructure. CBJ and Tlingit & Haida are confident in the HESCO barrier flood mitigation system installed along the Mendenhall River, however, officials are emphasizing that no chances will be taken when it comes to public safety and emergency preparedness.

The two governments are jointly requesting that the State of Alaska:

Issue a State Disaster Declaration for the imminent GLOF event to fully activate state disaster authorities and resources;
Pre-position emergency response equipment and personnel for rapid deployment should a flash flood occur;
Activate expedited permitting processes for emergency riverbank stabilization and other necessary protective work;
Enhance interagency coordination and public alerting to support a unified and timely emergency response;
Pursue continued state and federal assistance and funding to support emergency response, mitigation, recovery, and long-term flood protection; and
Implement any necessary emergency protective orders to allow critical response measures to proceed without delay.

The 2024 Suicide Basin flood demonstrated the scale of damage and disruption this hazard can cause to Juneau residents, businesses, infrastructure, and public services. The 2025 event further confirmed the continuing threat posed by record-level basin releases.

This year, barriers and other protective measures are in place and a proactive unified response is underway. However, the potential for a catastrophic release remains, and state engagement is essential to ensure that every available emergency response tool and resource is in place before floodwaters rise.

Tlingit & Haida, CBJ and the US Coast Guard are working closely with the State of Alaska, federal agencies, emergency responders, and other partners under a unified command, to protect the lives, homes, businesses and critical infrastructure of the Juneau community.

Tlingit & Haida and CBJ appreciate the State’s immediate attention to this request and stand ready to coordinate closely with state officials as this emergency continues to develop.

August 12th, 2026|