2026 General Election - Ballot Measure No. 3 - 25USCV - Initiative Hearings

What is this notice about?

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Division of Elections are holding two public hearings on Ballot Measure No. 3, the United States Citizens Voter Act (25USCV), an act addressing voter qualification. The measure is scheduled to be on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. At each hearing, supporters and opponents will give statements, and then members of the public can call in to testify.

Why was this notice issued?

Ballot Measure No. 3 (25USCV), a citizen initiative called the United States Citizens Voter Act, is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot, and public hearings are being held on the measure.

What action is being taken?

Holding two statewide public hearings by teleconference on Ballot Measure No. 3 - An Act Addressing Voter Qualification. Each hearing starts with a statement of support from the measure's sponsors (proponents), followed by a statement from a group opposing the measure, and then public testimony by phone. Hearings may end early if no one else is signed up to testify. Video recordings of the hearings are posted online.

Who is involved: Proponents (sponsors) of Ballot Measure No. 3 (25USCV), the United States Citizens Voter Act; a group opposing the measure; Alaska voters.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Aug 5, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Testimony is taken during the hearings: Monday, July 27, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.”

Ways to respond

Testify at hearing (phone, Juneau-prefix callers) (907)586-9085
Testify at hearing (phone, Anchorage-prefix callers) (907)563-9085
Testify at hearing (phone, all others toll free) (844)586-9085

What to include

Public testimony is taken by phone after the supporters' and opponents' statements, for the rest of the hearing. Hearings may end early if no remaining members of the public are signed up to testify.

Contact

April Simpson
Office of the Lt. Governor
april.simpson@alaska.gov
(907)465-4081

Will there be public meetings?

Public hearing: Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Statewide by teleconference
Call Juneau-prefix (907)586-9085, Anchorage-prefix (907)563-9085, or toll free (844)586-9085. Video recording: https://vimeo.com/1213321593
Public hearing: Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Statewide by teleconference
Call Juneau-prefix (907)586-9085, Anchorage-prefix (907)563-9085, or toll free (844)586-9085. Video recording: https://vimeo.com/1215864774

Key dates

Jul 27, 2026: First public hearing on Ballot Measure No. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Aug 5, 2026: Second public hearing on Ballot Measure No. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Nov 3, 2026: General election; Ballot Measure No. 3 scheduled to appear on the ballot.

Original notice text

Initiative Hearings Information - Ballot Measure No. 3 (25USCV) United States Citizens Voter Act The Office of the Lt. Governor & Division of Elections have scheduled the following hearings on Ballot Measure No. 3 - An Act Addressing Voter Qualification. Ballot Measure No. 3 is scheduled to appear on the general election ballot on the November 3, 2026, general election. Each public hearing will consist of a statement of support from the proponents of the ballot measure and follow with a statement of opposition from a group opposing the measure. The public will then be allowed to call in for the remainder of the hearing to leave public testimony. Meetings may conclude early if there are no remaining members of the public signed up to testify. Ballot Measure No. 3 - USCV - Hearing Schedule: • Monday, July 27, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To allow for all residents of the state to participate via teleconference, please use the following call-in Information: • Juneau-prefix callers (907)586-9085 • Anchorage-prefix callers (907)563-9085 • All others toll free (844)586-9085 Ballot Measure No. 3 - video recordings: 7/27/2026 - 11:30am to 1:30pm: https://vimeo.com/1213321593 8/5/2026 - 11:30am to 1:30pm: https://vimeo.com/1215864774 For questions please contact: April Simpson, Office of the Lt. Governor (907)465-4081 april.simpson@alaska.gov

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