Election Day is just two weeks away – as voters prepare to cast ballots for President – and a host of other offices.
Here’s everything you need to know about voting in Alabama:
When is Election Day?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Polls open at 7:00am – and close at 7:00pm.
Offices on the Ballot:
- President/Vice President
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice
- Alabama Supreme Court Places 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Three seats on the Court of Criminal Appeals
- Three seats on the Court of Civil Appeals
- President of Public Service Commission
- State Board of Education, Districts 1, 3, 5, 7
- Circuit Court Judges
- District Court Judges
- Various county offices
Key Alabama race:
One of the key races is for the newly redrawn U.S. House District 2 seat – and Republican Caroleene Dobson – faces Democratic candidate Shomari Figures for the area covering Mobile north to Montgomery.
You can read more on the race here.
Sample ballots:
Printable sample ballot for Cherokee County.
You can go here to see sample ballots for each county.
Deadline to register:
- Oct. 21st – Voter registration deadline
- Oct. 29th – Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail
- Oct. 31st – Last day for voters to apply for an absentee ballot in person
- Nov. 4th – Last day for voters to hand-deliver an absentee ballot
- Nov. 5th – All absentee ballots returned by mail – MUST be received by noon
Check registration status:
You can go here to check your registration status.
ID required:
Voters are required to present a valid form of Photo Identification, when voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot. You can see types of accepted photo IDs here.
How to register:
Electronic voter registration may be completed by going here. A paper voter registration form may be delivered in person or by mail to your local Board of Registrars. You can see addresses for each county here.
Absentee voting rules:
Out of town on election day? You can see information on absentee voting here.
Crossover voting rules:
Alabama law prohibits voters from casting a ballot in one primary then “crossing over” to vote in another party’s primary.
There are no crossover voting rules that apply to general elections – BUT you CAN vote for ANY candidate, regardless of primary votes.
Where to vote:
You can go here to see your voting location.