Poll watchers in Alabama report massive turnout, long waits and machine shortages
One observer spoke to multiple people in long lines who vowed that they are ready to wait all night if they have to.
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Alabama’s COVID-19 deaths surpass deaths in 9/11 attacks
As voters headed to their polling locations Tuesday morning, the Alabama Department of Public Health updated the state’s death toll to 2,987. The terrorist attacks in 2001 killed 2,977.
Secretary of state predicts record turnout
Of the state’s 3.7 million eligible voters, the secretary's office anticipates somewhere between 2.5 and 2.8 million will vote.
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SPLC: Millions still have their mail-in ballots, should return them in person
Nearly 100 million Americans have already voted by mail or by early in-person voting. There were 138 million total votes cast in the 2016 election.
Voters in line can’t be turned away when polls close, SPLC advises
“It is imperative for voters to remember that if they are in line before voting closes, they have the right to remain in line and cast their ballots,” said Nancy Abudu, deputy legal director for the SPLC.
Bring a photo ID to the polls
Voters who do not have a valid photo ID can get a free voter ID from their local board of registrars or the secretary of state’s office even as late as today.
Alabama’s COVID deaths were up in October
October’s 427 deaths is an increase of 14.5 percent from September, during which 373 Alabamians died.
UAB epidemiologist says next two weeks critical for COVID-19 in Alabama
The time period is critical because Thanksgiving is just around the corner.
Today is Election Day
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. tonight.
Birmingham police are prepared for Election Day, mayor’s office says
Even though there are no known threats, the city's leadership and its police are committed to keeping people and polling places safe.