On Nov. 8, Americans across the country will go to the polls to cast their ballots in the General Election. There are four Presidential candidates on the ballot: Democrat Hillary Clinton, Republican Donald Trump, Green Party candidate Jill Stein and Libertarian Gary Johnson.
Kenai Peninsula residents will also select state and local representatives and vote on several ballot measures.
In the state election, Alaskans will select a U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative. In the Senate race, incumbent Republican Lisa Murkowski faces five challengers: Democrat Ray Metcalfe and Libertarian Joe Miller, as well as independents Margaret Stock, Breck Craig and Ted Gianoutsos.
In the race for U.S. Representative, three candidates will challenge incumbent Republican Don Young: Democrat Steve Lindbeck, Libertarian Jim McDermott and independent Bernie Souphanavong.
In the local races for Alaska State Senate and Representative, both candidates are running unopposed. Republican Gary Stevens is running for the District P State Senate seat and Republican Paul Seaton is running for the District 31 State Representative seat.
In Kenai and Soldotna, voters will select a District 30 State Representative. Democrat Shauna Thornton faces Republican Gary Knopp, and independent David Lynch.
And in District 32, which includes Seldovia, Cordova and Kodiak, three candidates are running for the state representative seat: Democrat Brent Watkins, Republican Louise Stutes and independent Duncan Fields.
Alaskans will also choose judges for State Supreme Court, Superior Court and District Court. Under Alaska State Law, all judges are appointed by the governor and must appear on the ballot to remain in the position.
Also on the ballot this year are two measures.
Ballot Measure 1 would create another method for Alaskans to register to vote. If approved, it would authorize the Division of Elections to register all qualified Alaskans to vote when they apply for the permanent fund dividend. Alaskans would be able to register with a political party or opt out from voter registration.
Ballot Measure 2 would change the state constitution, allowing the state to issue general obligation bonds for postsecondary student loans. If approved, debt would be issued through the Alaska Student Loan Corporation. Student loan interest rates would be based on the bond market.
You can find more information about candidates and ballot measures on the Alaska Division of Elections website, www.elections.alaska.gov.