2025 CBJ municipal election candidate filing period opens July 18

The 2025 City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Regular Municipal Election candidate filing period opens Friday, July 18 at 8 a.m. and closes Monday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m.

This fall, Juneau voters will elect three (3) Assembly members and three (3) Board of Education (School Board) members. Juneau residents are encouraged to consider this opportunity to serve the public and contribute to their community.

All candidate filings must be submitted in person at the Municipal Clerk’s Office located on the second floor of City Hall — 155 Heritage Way, Room 215. Candidates are encouraged to file as early as possible during the filing period to allow for time to correct any errors or insufficiencies in their paperwork.

The Clerk’s Office cannot certify a candidate’s nominating petition without the following paper documents filed in the Clerk’s Office by Monday, July 28 at 4:30 p.m.

Declaration of Candidacy must be submitted to the Clerk in their original paper form including signatures and notarization. Form available at juneau.org/clerk/elections

Nominating Petition must be submitted to the Clerk in their original paper form including signatures. Form available at juneau.org/clerk/elections

Public Official Financial Disclosure (POFD) must be filed electronically though APOC’s website and a printed signed copy submitted to the Clerk. Log in to my.alaska.gov to start the process.

Candidates for office must meet eligibility criteria including voter registration and residency requirements. Eligibility criteria for Assembly and Board of Education differ, so be sure to check the correct form.

Candidates may only run for one elected office (Assembly or Board of Education) at a time.

The following seats are open in this election:

Assembly – 3 Open Seats for Full 3-Year Terms

• One (1) Areawide Assembly Seat, candidates may live anywhere within the CBJ.
• One (1) District 1 Assembly Seat, candidates must live in Downtown Juneau, Douglas, North Douglas, Lemon Creek or the Airport area.
• One (1) District 2 Assembly Seat, candidates must live in the Mendenhall Valley, Auke Bay or Out-the-Road.

View a map of Assembly districts.

Assemblymembers are limited to a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms and must take a minimum of a one-year break before they are eligible to run again for Assembly. Juneau area voters may vote for all races on the ballot.

Board of Education – 3 Open Seats for Various Terms

• Two (2) seats are for full three-year terms
• One (1) seat is for an unexpired two-year term.

Juneau voters may vote for up to three candidates.

Board of Education candidates may reside anywhere within the CBJ. There are no term limits for Board of Education members.

2025 Regular CBJ Municipal Election Information

The last day to vote in the Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 7. Ballots are mailed to all registered voters on Friday, September 19. Voters are encouraged to return their voted ballot by-mail via USPS or at one of the five Ballot Drop Box locations around town to avoid waiting in line at a Vote Center on Election Day. The deadline to register to vote or update your voter information (including mailing address) is September 7.

For more information on CBJ elections, including what to do if you are traveling during election season, visit juneau.org/clerk/elections or contact the Clerk’s Office at (907) 586-5278 or [email protected]