Truth matters: Alabama’s voter rolls
Since taking office, Secretary Wes Allen has repeatedly mischaracterized both my tenure and the work of the professionals in the Secretary of State’s Office.
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John H. Merrill served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2010 to 2014 and as Alabama’s 53rd Secretary of State from 2015 to 2023.
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Community banks are more than your typical financial institution; they are trusted mainstays of the areas they serve.
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See recent postsThree questions about the 2024 election
I have been asked these three questions about the elections process.
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See recent postsThere should be no more changes to election laws during the 2024 election cycle
At this late stage, any further changes will only serve to undermine confidence in the voting systems.
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See recent postsUnderstanding the risks of AI
AI's ability to harness big data for voter influence is a double-edged sword.
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See recent postsProtecting the secret ballot in an era of transparency and political tension
It's crucial that state officials prioritize the protection of people's voting rights.
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See recent postsSecretary Merrill responds to Joey Kennedy’s column in APR
Three different entities awarded Alabama exemplary marks for its election administration for the 2020 General Election.
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See recent postsSecretary of State Merrill addresses redistricting controversies
It is our recommendation that the Alabama Legislature reexamine the current Board of Registrar system.
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See recent postsBallot trafficking is illegal in Alabama
In Alabama, it is illegal for any individual to return or mail another individual’s absentee ballot application or their absentee ballot.
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See recent postsResponse to Joey Kennedy
In Alabama, we make it easy to vote and hard to cheat.