Voting and Elections

The City Clerk's Office is responsible for administering municipal elections in the City of Nome. Elections for the Common Council, Utility Board, and School Board are held every year on the first Tuesday on October. Residents interested in running for office must declare their candidacy and file the required forms with the City Clerk's Office at least 35 (but no more than 60) days before the date of the election. 

The City of Nome has two precincts, both of which use Old St. Joe's, located at 407 Bering St, as their polling location. 

To vote in a Municipal Election, you must register to vote with the State Office of Elections at least 30 days in advance. The State Office of Elections is located at the State Office Building on Front Street. You can also register to vote online, click here for more information.