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Alabama probate judge featured in video asking for federal funding of elections

The Brennan Center For Justice released a two-minute video Wednesday featuring the voices of six election officials from across the country, including Bullock County, Alabama, Probate Judge James Tatum. This bipartisan group uses the video to talk about why they feel that they need federal funding in the next stimulus package in order to help … Continued
July 24, 2020

Secretary of state says office will assist voters in complaints if local authorities punish voters without masks

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill told the Alabama Political Reporter that all 1,980 polling places will be open on Tuesday for in-person voting if a voter chooses to cast their ballot in person. COVID-19 has been a paramount concern for people across the state and citizens have to deal with a number of business, … Continued
July 9, 2020

36 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for primary runoff election

Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 36 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus to apply for … Continued
June 3, 2020

57 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for primary runoff election

Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 57 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Secretary Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus to apply for and cast an … Continued
May 13, 2020

How to apply for an absentee ballot for Alabama’s July 14 runoff

This week, the Office of the Secretary of State launched a multi-media campaign to educate voters across the state about ways they can participate in the upcoming July 14, 2020 Primary Runoff Election. The ad will be aired on TV and radio stations across the state as well as various digital sites. “There is no … Continued
May 6, 2020

71 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for primary runoff election

Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminded Alabama voters that there are 71 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. July 9, 2020, is the deadline. In order to protect the safety and well-being of our voters, Secretary Merrill encourages those who are concerned about contracting or … Continued
April 29, 2020

Maddox wants early voting and automatic voter registration

Democratic nominee for governor Walt Maddox announced that he supports instituting early voting and automatic registration of voters when they file for their automobile license plates. “Voting is the most important way a citizen contributes to democracy, so we should strengthen Alabama by doing everything we can to improve voter participation,” Maddox said. “Considering Alabama’s … Continued
October 31, 2018

Absentee ballots must be requested by Thursday, November 1

The Alabama Secretary of State’s office reminded voters that the deadline to make application for an absentee ballot is Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. As required in the Code of Alabama 1975, all applications must be delivered to the county’s Absentee Election Manager by Nov. 1, 2018. Voters can make application in person if they prefer … Continued
October 25, 2018

October 22 registration deadline nears

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) reminded Alabamians of the upcoming deadline to register to vote in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election. The last day you can register to vote is Monday, Oct. 22. The general election will be on Nov. 6, 2018. Voters will elect the officials who will represent … Continued
October 17, 2018