Alabama Secretary of State

Elections

Candidates will not be able to fundraise during the special session

Campaigns will not be allowed to accept campaign contributions during the blackout period.

September 23, 2021

Greg Cook takes early fundraising lead in race for Alabama Supreme Court

Greg Cook has raised $316,970 to date and has $257,347 cash on hand in his race for Alabama Supreme Court.

September 8, 2021

Troy City Council President Marcus Paramore announces run for House District 89

Marcus Paramore is running for the open House District 89 seat as a Republican.

May 21, 2021

Qualifying begins for Montgomery City Council special election

City Council District 1 became vacant after the death of three-term Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger.

May 11, 2021

State Rep. Wes Allen announces run for secretary of state

State Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, announced Thursday that he will seek the Republican nomination.

May 7, 2021

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan: If allegations are true, then John Merrill should resign

Givan said Secretary of State John Merrill should resign and that he should be investigated over the allegations.

April 9, 2021

After initial denials, Alabama secretary of state admits affair, won’t seek office in 2022

After initially denying the affair Tuesday, Merrill said Wednesday that he "clearly" had an inappropriate relationship.

April 7, 2021

Senate passes limited election audit bill

The bill authorizes the secretary of state's office to audit the 2022 election results of three Alabama counties.

March 5, 2021

Senate carries over election audit bill

The Senate carried over Senate Bill 45 which would authorize a limited post-election audit following the 2022 election.

February 24, 2021

Alabama Secretary of State issues response to Coronavirus preparation

Last week, Alabama witnessed what may yet be another record voter turnout during a Presidential Preference Primary Election, as our state has seen over the last four major elections. With the severe weather and looming threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more than 33 percent of all eligible Alabamians still participated in the Super Tuesday election. … Continued

March 12, 2020