How are voting rights lost and restored?
The Alaska Constitution (Article V, Section 2) and AS 15.05.030 (see Current Alaska Statutes) specify that a person convicted of a crime that constitutes a felony involving moral turpitude may not vote in a state, federal, or municipal election from the date of conviction through the date of unconditional discharge (completion of time served, parole, and/or probation). The person must show proof of the unconditional discharge from custody when registering to vote. Moral turpitude is defined in AS 15.60.010(7). If eligible voter in the community has voted, can the polls be closed early? No. Any change in the time of opening or closing the polls must be precleared by the U.S. Department of Justice. Your election ordinance should state the time for opening and closing the polls. Though not specifically addressed by either Title 15 or Title 29 regarding time for opening or closing polls in a municipal election held under Title 29, AS 15.15.080 provides for the time for opening and closing
