absentee ballot

Slow absentee voting in Tuscaloosa sparks outrage, possible legal action

Among the issues were incredibly long lines that left some voters waiting more than five hours and an inefficient process that managed to take in fewer than 100 absentee ballots in six hours.

October 30, 2020

Today is the last day to vote absentee in person

Some offices may close early due to Hurricane Zeta. Play it safe by going early.

October 29, 2020

Election Day is next week

This will be a memorable and historical election year. This 2020 pandemic year is hopefully only a once in a century event.

October 28, 2020

Marshall “pleased” with Supreme Court curbside voting decision

The high court stayed a lower court ruling that allowed local election officials to implement curbside voting due to fears of the coronavirus.

October 23, 2020

Adia Winfrey reports from campaigns trail

“We need your help to spread the word and continue reaching out to voters to help Democrats up and down the ticket,” Winfrey said.

October 21, 2020

Today is the last day to register to vote for the November 3 general election

The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3, 2020, general election is Oct. 19.

October 19, 2020

44 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for Nov. 3 election

Those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus are encouraged to apply for and cast an absentee ballot.

September 15, 2020

51 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for General Election

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 51 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and wellbeing of voters, Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus to apply for and cast an absentee … Continued

September 8, 2020

Doug Jones holds drive-in re-election rally in Leeds

Incumbent Democratic Sen. Doug Jones held a re-election rally in Leeds on Monday at the soon-to-reopen drive-in theater at Grand River. Participants were in their cars listening to Jones speak on stage over their car radios or sitting in lawn chairs by their cars to allow for all of the necessary social distancing. Jones and … Continued

September 8, 2020

Thursday is the last day to apply for absentee ballot for municipal elections

Thursday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in the numerous municipal elections happening around the state on Tuesday. Monday is the last day to hand-deliver your absentee ballot. Municipal elections are non-partisan. In-person voting will be Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a valid photo ID. If you don’t … Continued

August 20, 2020