How do I vote in Alabama? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more
With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Alabama. To see guides for other states, click here.
Do I need to register to vote?
Yes, you need to register to vote in Alabama. You can check your registration status on the Secretary of State’s website.
How do I do that?
You can register to vote or update your existing voter registration online or by mailing in an Alabama Voter Registration form.
What's the deadline?
The deadline to register is the 15th day before the General Election, October 21.
Where do I find out where my polling site is?
You can find your polling site by entering your home address on the Secretary of State’s website.
Can I vote by mail?
Yes, Alabama allows voters to cast an “absentee” ballot by mail.
What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?
If you send your absentee ballot in by mail, the Absentee Election Manager must receive it no later than noon on Election Day. If it's hand-delivered, the ballot must be in the office of the Absentee Election Manager no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 4, the day before the election.
Is there a way I can track my ballot?
Yes, you can track your ballot via the Secretary of State’s website.
What if I need help getting to the polling site?
You can find multiple options for accessible voting in Alabama here.
Where do I find election results?
Paste BN will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.
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