Adak Island Hosts Last In-Person Vote

Adak Island, Alaska, will again host the last in-person presidential vote in the U.S., continuing a tradition established in 2012 when the community transitioned from absentee-only to in-person voting. City manager Layton Lockett noted that despite the election results often being decided before Adak's polls close at 1 a.m. Eastern Time, residents still enjoy the experience. Mary Nelson, the first 'last voter' in 2012, recounted her moment of voting while the nation was already aware of President Obama's reelection. The island, once a bustling World War II military base, now grapples with a declining population and economic challenges, but there are hopes for revitalization, possibly linked to a renewed military presence. As the westernmost community in the U.S., Adak symbolizes both a rich history and the potential for future opportunities in the electoral process.