Early voting continues in the Upper Valley through Monday

Nationwide, early voting numbers are currently double what they were a week out from the election in 2012. According to NBC news, more than 26 million ballots have already been cast.

Early voting began in Alaska last week and will run through next Monday for those who may not be able to vote on Election Day next Tuesday.

In addition to the high-profile and contentious presidential race, Upper Valley voters will have a voice in choosing one U.S. Senator, the lone U.S. Representative, and the Alaska House District 10 seat. The two candidates for House District 10, David Eastman and Patricia Faye-Brazel will both be part of a special Su Valley Voice this Thursday at 10:00 am on KTNA.

Two ballot measures are also on the 2016 ballot. Ballot Measure 1 would allow for automatic voter registration whenever an individual applies for a Permanent Fund Dividend. The ballot measure does allow for an opt-out for automatic voter registration.

Ballot Measure 2 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the State of Alaska to issue general obligation bonds, backed by the state, to fund postsecondary student loans.

Early voting locations in the Upper Valley are at the Talkeetna and Trapper Creek public libraries. The Talkeetna library is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Trapper Creek library is open noon to 7:00 pm Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, and noon to 6:00pm on Saturday.