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Alaska Sends 3,048 Citizenship-Check Letters, Sparks Misflagging Concerns

7/24/2026

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Alaska Division of Elections sent 3,048 letters to verify U.S. citizenship before the Aug. 18 primary.
The mailings, from outdated DMV records, exceeded the 200 names flagged in routine checks and placed recipients in inactive status while permitting provisional voting after an oath.
Rep. Andrew Gray and Rep. Ashley Carrick said citizens have contacted them, fearing misflagging.
Election officials are investigating and say the letters are unrelated to Alaska’s DOJ data-share.

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Story summary

Alaska Division of Elections sent 3,048 letters to verify U.S. citizenship before the Aug. 18 primary.
The mailings, from outdated DMV records, exceeded the 200 names flagged in routine checks and placed recipients in inactive status while permitting provisional voting after an oath.
Rep. Andrew Gray and Rep. Ashley Carrick said citizens have contacted them, fearing misflagging.
Election officials are investigating and say the letters are unrelated to Alaska’s DOJ data-share.